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Escorts, part 4

Converted Patrol Boats Tokusetsu Kanshitei 特設監視艇

Aikoku Maru No. 2 Go 第二號愛國丸

Class: Aikoku Maru No.2

GRT: 38grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju KK

Official Number: 44111

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-15.01.42

Base Force 7 15.01.42-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42-01.05.42

65 Guard 01.05.42-21.09.42

61 Guard 01.09.42-04.02.44

Fate: sunk 04.02.44 aircraft at Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Aji Maru 網地丸

Class: Aji Maru

GRT: 107grt

Owner: Yasunosuke Henmi

Official Number: 34318

Civilian Call Sign: JLPI

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.29

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.03.43

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 15.03.43-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-23.04.45

Fate: sunk 23.04.45 by USS Cero (SS-225) west of Tori Jima

Position: 31-38N 139.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Shimizu Tomiji 清水富次	20.05.43-31.07.43
CWO Uchiyama Noboru 内山　登	31.07.43-23.04.45

Amba Maru 安波丸

Class: Amba Maru

GRT: 92grt

Owner: Ichizo Kazawa

Official Number: 40909

Civilian Call Sign: JGFK

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.35

Completed:

Builder: Ishinomaki Unyu Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.12.41-10.04.42

4 Picket/Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.04.42-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-20.12.44

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 20.12.44-16.02.45

Fate: sunk 16.02.45 by aircraft off Hachijo, Izu Archipelago

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Abe Ryuzo 安部隆三	03.12.41-15.06.43
CWO Endo Ryuzo 遠藤隆三	15.06.43-16.02.45

Amishima Maru No. 12 第拾貮網島丸

Class: Amishima Maru No.12

GRT: 64grt

Owner: Saburobei Abe

Official Number: 44091

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.05.42-10.05.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-20.05.45

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 20.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sato Shiro 佐藤四郎	26.06.42-22.08.43
CWO Takahashi 高橋忠意	22.08.43-18.03.44
CWO Kiminarita Kiyomi 君成田　清見	18.03.44-23.03.44
CWO Fukushima Eiichi 福島榮一	23.03.44-19.02.45
S.D. Mid Hara Hiroji 原　廣次	19.02.45-09.45

Arafura Maru No. 2 第二あらふら丸

Class: Arafura Maru No.1

GRT: 34grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 39807

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.34

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.07.42

81 Guard 01.07.42-18.02.44

Fate: sunk 18.02.44 at Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Arafura Maru No. 10 第十あらふら丸

Class: Arafura Maru No.8

GRT: 37grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 42816

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down: 18.01.37

Launched: 03.37

Completed: 30.03.37

Builder: Ichikawa Zosensho

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 21.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-15.01.42

Base Force 7 15.01.42-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42-10.04.42

Returned 10.04.42

Requisitioned 01.06.42

61 Guard 01.06.42-20.03.44

Fate: sunk 20.03.44 by aircraft at Rabaul

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Ariake Maru 有明丸

Class: Ariake Maru

GRT: 167grt

Owner: Kyushu Shosen KK

Official Number: 34686

Civilian Call Sign: JUDF

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.13

Completed:

Builder: Ono Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.04.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 15.04.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-22.04.45

Fate: sunk 22.04.45 by US aircraft in Ise Wan

Position: 34-43N 136-43E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Otsuka Takeo 大塚武夫	28.04.44-07.44
CWO Kitagawa Kotaro 北川幸太郎	07.44-01.45
CWO Konishi Nagaaki 小西長明	01.45-22.04.45

Asahi Maru 旭丸

Class: Asahi Maru

GRT: 177grt

Owner: Mituyoshi Ichida

Official Number: 44460

Civilian Call Sign: JQPL

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.38

Completed: 02.39

Builder: K.K. Makurazaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Sasebo Naval District 25.07.41-01.09.41

Osaka Defense Sqd 01.09.41-07.12.41

Tsushima Defense Sqd 07.12.41-31.07.45

Fate: wrecked 31.07.45 Pusan, Korea

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Asahi Maru No. 2 第二旭丸

Class: Asahi Maru No.2

GRT: 164grt

Owner: Matsuyoshi Tateishi

Official Number: 43352

Civilian Call Sign: JQGL

Laid Down: 03.37

Launched: 12.37

Completed: 01.38

Builder: K.K. Makurazaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Chinkai Defense Sqd 15.10.41- 31.12.41

Base Force 7 31.12.41-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Fujiwara Morie 藤原盛枝	01.02.42-26.04.42
CWO Yoshimi 交　喜志秀	26.04.42-15.04.43
CWO Matsumoto Satoru 松本　知	15.04.43-01.08.44
CWO Kido Tsuneo 城戸恒雄	01.08.44-09.45

Asahi Maru No. 2 Go 第二號旭丸

Class: Asahi Maru No.2

GRT: 56grt

Owner: Utaro Inoue

Official Number: 33498

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.28

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.04.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 25.04.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-29.09.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 29.09.44-20.02.45

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Hashizu Kousaku 橋津恒作	21.04.44-

Asahi Maru No. 3 Go 第三號朝日丸

Class: Asahi Maru No.3

GRT: 147grt

Owner: Chuichi Ishikawa

Official Number: 39133

Civilian Call Sign: JMLJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.34

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.02.42

Base Force 8 10.02.42-10.04.42

61 Guard 10.04.42-25.01.44

Fate: sunk 25.01.44 by aircraft at Rabual, New Britain

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Asahi Maru No. 3 Go 第三號旭丸

Class: Asahi Maru No.3

GRT: 74grt

Owner: Watanabe Kakuji

Official Number: 42175

Civilian Call Sign: JSFK

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.04.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 15.04.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Fukushige Eiji 福繁　榮	19.04.44-

Asahi Maru No. 5 第五旭丸

Class: Asahi Maru No.5

GRT: 74grt

Owner:

Official Number: 42176

Civilian Call Sign: JRYH

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

2 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Ikegami Kitaro 池上　喜太郎	24.10.44-20.02.45
CWO Ogawa 小川久藏	20.02.45-03.45
CWO Ikegami Kitaro 池上　喜太郎	03.45-04.45
S.D. Mid Horie Hisahi 堀江　久	04.45-23.04.45
CWO Ito Chuuji 伊藤忠治	23.04.45-09.45

Ashitaka Maru No. 5 第五愛鷹丸

Class: Ashitaka Maru No.5

GRT: 130grt

Owner: Tokai Enyo Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 36902

Civilian Call Sign: JGFC

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.31

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Tokyo Ishikawajima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-18.11.41

Base Force 6 18.11.41-10.04.42

64 Guard/Base Force 6 10.04.42-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aircraft in Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Atago Maru No. 3 第三愛宕丸

Class: Atago Maru No.3

GRT: 55grt

Owner: Shojiro Tashiro

Official Number: 48438

Civilian Call Sign: JQBD

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.41

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Yamanishi Zosen Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.05.42-10.05.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-26.08.44

Fate: sunk 26.08.44 by collision off Katsuura

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.10.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Ichinohe Eikichi	26.06.42-

Australia Maru オーストラリヤ丸

Class: Australia Maru

GRT: 33grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 43190

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.02.42

Base Force 8 10.02.42-10.04.42

82 Guard 10.04.42-09.08.42

Fate: sunk 09.08.42 by US warships off Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.02.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Banki Maru No. 3 第三萬龜丸

Class: Banki Maru No.3

GRT: 99grt

Owner: Tamotsu Abe

Official Number: 42736

Civilian Call Sign: JGTK

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.36

Completed:

Builder: Ishinomaki Unyu Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.05.42-10.05.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-19.02.44

Fate: wrecked 19.02.44

Position: 37-00N 151.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO ?? 板寄孝延	07.42-

Banshu Maru No. 79 第七十九播州丸

Class: Banshu Maru No.79

GRT: 78grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 36168

Civilian Call Sign: JHTC

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.30

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Hayashikane Shoten Tekko Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.02.42-15.02.42

Returned to Owner 15.02.42

Fate: unknown

Removed from Navy List: 15.02.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Banshu Maru No. 81 第八十一播州丸

Class: Banshu Maru No.79

GRT: 78grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 41452

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.02.42-15.02.42

Returned to Owner 15.02.42

Fate: unknown

Removed from Navy List: 15.02.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Benten Maru 辨天丸

Class: Benten Maru

GRT: 94grt

Owner: Saburo Saito

Official Number: 43875

Civilian Call Sign: JWNK

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.12.41-10.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.12.41-10.04.42

4 Picket/Yokosuka Naval District 10.04.42-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-20.12.44

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 20.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Ens Sasaki Rintaro 佐々木　林太郎	05.12.41-05.42
CWO Iwasaki Tokuzo 岩崎徳造	05.42-09.45

Bisan Maru 備讃丸

Class: Bisan Maru

GRT: 34grt

Owner: Sadahiko Fujita

Official Number: 43179

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.02.42

Base Force 6 10.02.42-10.04.42

61 Guard 10.04.42-09.01.44

Fate: sunk 09.01.44 by aircraft at Rabual, New Britain

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Bosei Maru No. 1 第一澎生丸

Class: Bosei Maru No. 1

GRT: 81grt

Owner: Horai Gyogyo KK

Official Number: T 275

Civilian Call Sign: JKGG

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 7 31.12.41-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-15.02.42

Fate: wrecked 15.02.42 9.2km NNW Omaesaki Lighthouse, Shizuoka Prefecture

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Nabeto Nakaba 鍋藤　半	01.02.42-15.02.42

Bosei Maru No. 2 第二澎生丸

Class: Bosei Maru No.1

GRT: 80grt

Owner: Horai Gyogyo KK

Official Number: T 276

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 731.12.41-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Watanabe 渡邊敎西	01.02.42-05.43
CWO Ohashi Isamu 大橋　勇	05.43-06.08.44
CWO Watanabe Bukichi 渡部武吉	06.08.44-09.45

Chikuzen Maru 筑前丸

Class: Chikuza Maru

GRT: 52grt

Owner: ?

Official Number: C2399

Civilian Call Sign: JBIL

Laid Down:

Launched: 6.37

Completed:

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Rashin Defense Sqd 10.12.41-20.05.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 22.10.44-20.05.44

3 Maritime Escort 20.05.44-20.10.44

Reclassed Submarine Chasher 20.10.44

Ise Bay Defense Sqd 20.10.44-30.07.45

Fate: sunk 30.07.45 by US aircraft at Imaura

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Imamura Hajima 今村　哉	05.42-15.04.44
CWO Kitagawa Koutaro 北川幸太郎	15.04.44-06.44
CWO Tomioka Tamegoro 富岡留五郎	06.44-07.44
CWO Otsuka Takeo 大塚武夫	07.44-

Chiyo Maru No. 2 第二千代丸

Class: Chiyo Maru No.3

GRT: 141grt

Owner: Sekiro Nakamura

Official Number: 39949

Civilian Call Sign: JSKJ

Laid Down: 07.34

Launched: 12.34

Completed: 02.35

Builder: K.K. Makurazaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval Deistrict 20.09.41-15.10.41

Mako Defense Sqd 15.10.41-31.12.41

Base Force 7 31.12.41-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-01.02.43

Returned to owner 01.02.43

Fate: unknown

Removed from Navy List: 01.02.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Uemura Mohachiro 上村　茂八郎	05.42-03.12.42
CWO Ooneda 大根田　與八	03.12.42-01.02.43

Chiyo Maru No. 3 第三千代丸

Class:

GRT: 128grt

Owner: Sekiro Nakamura

Official Number: 45953

Civilian Call Sign: JTKN

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.39

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Makurazaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Chinkai Defense Sqd 15.10.41-31.12.41

Base Force 7 31.12.41-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Tadamori 只森憲慶	01.02.42-13.10.43
CWO Shibue 渋江　四八郎	13.10.43-

Chiyo Maru No. 5 第五千代丸

Class: Chiyo Maru No.5

GRT: 75grt

Owner: Chiyoichi Yamamoto

Official Number: 39540

Civilian Call Sign: JSNK

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.35

Completed:

Builder: Muroto Gyogyo Kumiai Dock

Requisitioned: 25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-10.04.42

Kure Defense Sqd 10.04.42-01.04.43

Kurile Is Base Force 01.04.43-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Yamane Kiyoshi 山根　清	06.43-

Choei Maru 長榮丸

Class: Choei Maru

GRT: 39grt

Owner: Kisaichi Kaizaki

Official Number: 44114

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-05.01.42

Base Force 7 05.01.42-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42-10.04.42

Returned 10.04.42

Requisitioned 01.06.42

61 Guard 01.06.42-03.03.43

Fate: sunk 03.03.43 by US aircraft off Vella Lavella, Solomon Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.07.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Choei Maru 長榮丸

Class: Choei Maru

GRT: 86grt

Owner: Choshiro Shirado

Official Number: 43059

Civilian Call Sign: JPPN

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.09.44 -05.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 05.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Tajima Saburo 田島三良	22.10.44-09.45

Choei Maru No. 27 第二十七長榮丸

Class: Kaiho Maru No.2

GRT: 121grt

Owner: Morio Nishimura

Official Number: T 128

Civilian Call Sign: JFEB

Laid Down: 19.02.32

Launched: 28.03.32

Completed: 20.04.32

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Mako Defense Sqd 15.10.41-10.04.42

4 Picket/Yokosua Defense 10.04.42-18.06.43

Onogawa Defense Sqd 18.06.43-19.03.44

4 Picket/Senti 22/NE Area Fleet 19.03.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-29.09.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 29.09.44-02.01.45

Fate: sunk 02.01.45 by aircraft 300km east of Torishma

Position: 30-00N 143.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Tomishige Michi 富重　信	25.05.42-18.06.44
CWO Yamashita Kyuzaburo 山下　久三郎	18.06.44-02.01.45

Chokai Maru 鳥海丸

Class: Chokai Maru

GRT: 136grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43156

Civilian Call Sign: JKHL

Laid Down: 14.09.36

Launched: 28.12.36

Completed: 15.02.37

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Base Force 7 15.10.41-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/Ne Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Senti 22 01.08.44-01.03.45

Fate: sunk 01.03.45 by USS Bowfin (SS-287) 17km NE Miyake Jima

Position: 34-16N 139-39E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Aoyagi Hajime 青柳　基	01.02.42-01.11.44
S.D. Mid Sagawa Akira 佐川　輝	01.11.44-01.03.45

Choko Maru 長功丸

Class:

GRT: 79grt

Owner: Chonosuke Sugawara

Official Number: 45230

Civilian Call Sign: JAEN

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.39

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.12.41-10.04.42

4 Picket/Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.04.42-18.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 18.06.43-20.12.44

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 20.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kobayashi Takashi 小林孝德	03.12.41-10.44
S.D. Mid Haneji 羽地朝任	10.44-09.45

Chokyu Maru 長久丸

Class: Chokyu Maru

GRT:

Owner: Choichi Daimon

Official Number: 41777

Civilian Call Sign: JPRK

Laid Down: 12.35

Launched: 05.36

Completed: 07.36

Builder: Inoue Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 10.12.41-15.01.42

Base Force 7 15.01.42-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-19.04.42

Fate: sunk 19.04.42 by USS Enterprise (CV-6)

Position: 37-20N 152-52E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Yoshimi 交　喜志秀	01.12.41-19.04.42

Chosho Maru No. 5 第五長勝丸

Class: Choso Maru No.5

GRT: 89grt

Owner: Gisuke Seko

Official Number: 40359

Civilian Call Sign: JVRJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.35

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.09.40

Kure Naval District 15.09.40-08.10.40

Returned 08.10.40

Requistioned 01.12.41

Kure Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Kii Defense Sqd 10.12.41-20.01.45

2 Picket 20.01.45-09.45

Fate: surrnendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Arashima 荒島艶四	12.41-24.04.43
CWO Okutsu Fumio 奥津　二三男	24.04.43-11.43
CWO Kawatake Yasukichi 川竹安吉	11.43-08.44
CWO ?? 堀淺次郎	08.44-09.45

Choshu Maru No. 1 第一長周丸

Class: Choshu Maru No.1

GRT: 60grt

Owner: Takezo Bito

Number: 37632 Laid Down:

Civilian Call Sign: JIRF

Launched: 09.32

Completed:

Builder: Matsuda Zosensho

Requisitioned: 25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-10.04.42

4 Picket/Yokosuka Naval District 10.04.42-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-20.12.44

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 20.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
WO Kashiwagi Utaru 柏木　宇太郎	10.04.42-05.43
CWO Kojima Ryu 小嶋　龍	05.43-07.43
CWO Seyano Hatsutaro 征矢野　初太郎	07.43-10.43
CWO Asai Koujiro 浅井　幸次郎	10.43-11.43
CWO Taketsu 武津磊二	11.43-12.02.44
CWO Makino Shimeo 牧野　七五三男	12.02.44-03.45
S.D. Mid Miyadate Takeo 宮館武雄	03.45(?)-

Choshu Maru No. 2 第二長周丸

Class: Choshu Maru No.1

GRT: 60grt

Owner: Takezo Bito

Official Number: 37633

Civilian Call Sign: JISF

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.32

Completed:

Builder: Matsuda Zosensho

Requisitioned: 25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-10.04.42

4 Picket/Yokosuka Naval District 10.04.42-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-20.12.44

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 20.12.44-16.02.45

Fate: sunk 16.02.45 by aircraft 50m south of Hachijo, Izu Archipelago

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Oguni Matsunojo 小國　松之亟	10.04.42-09.01.43
CWO Taguchi Shoukichi 田口正吉	09.01.43-16.02.45

Choun Maru No. 13 第十三長運丸

Class: Choun Maru No.13

GRT: 96grt

Owner: Nagasaki Godo Unso KK

Official Number: 39498

Civilian Call Sign: JBYI

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.34

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 10.12.41-10.04.44

Sasebo Guard 10.04.44-27.03.45

Fate: sunk 27.03.45 by US aircraft off Osumi Gunto

Position: 30-00N 139-30E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Yamashita Yoshinori 山下義則	01.12.41-1.45

Choun Maru No. 17 第十七長運丸

Class: Choun Maru No.13

GRT: 95grt

Owner: Nagasaki Godo Unso KK

Official Number: 40084

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.35

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-18.02.45

Fate: sunk 18.02.45 by aircraft

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Koyama Itsuki 小山　齋	07.42-27.10.43
S.D. Mid Furukawa 古川桃治	27.10.43-01.45
CWO Shouzu Shigeto 生頭重人	01.45-18.02.45

Choyo Maru No. 3 第三朝洋丸

Class: Choyo Maru No.3

GRT: 74grt

Owner: KK Hayashukane Shoten

Official Number: 43572

Civilian Call Sign: JMML

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.37

Completed:

Builder: Kawaguchi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Mako Defense Sqd 10.12.41-15.01.41

Base Force 7 15.01.41-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-15.02.45

Fate: sunk 15.02.45 by US aircraft 95km SE of Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 30-00N 141.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Ishida Shigeta 石田繁太	01.02.42-22.01.44
CWO Nakamura Tatsuo 中村辰雄	02.01.44-15.02.45

Choyo Maru No. 5 第五朝洋丸

Class: Choyo Maru No.3

GRT: 74grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 43573

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.37

Completed:

Builder: Kawaguchi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 06.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 06.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 6 31.12.41-10.04.42

62 Guard 10.04.42-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aircraft inside Jaluit Atoll

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Choyo Maru No. 6 第六朝洋丸

Class: Choyo Maru No.6

GRT: 91grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 43590

Civilian Call Sign: JMWL

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.37

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Hayashikane Shoten Tekko Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 15.10.41-25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-05.08.43

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet/NE Area Fleet 05.08.43-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-23.09.44

Fate: sunk 23.09.44 by USS Apogon (SS-308) east of Honshu Japan

Position: 34-57N 154-44E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Nakayama Chuichi 中山忠一	20.11.41-01.44
CWO Udo Tadao 有働唯雄	01.44-23.09.44

Choyo Maru No. 7 第七朝洋丸

Class: Choyo Maru No.6

GRT: 91grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 43591

Civilian Call Sign: JAUM

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.37

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Hayashikane Shoten Tekko Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 15.10.41-16.11.41

Base Force 11 16.11.41-25.02.42

Base Force 9 25.02.42-05.03.42

Sabang Defense Sqd 05.03.42-11.06.44

Fate: sunk 11.06.44 by submarine at Sibolga Port, Sumatra Island

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List:

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Choyo Maru No. 8 第八朝洋丸

Class: Choyo Maru No.8

GRT: 81grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 46785

Civilian Call Sign: JEHN

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.39

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Hayashikane Shoten Tekko Zosensho

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Sasebo Naval District 25.07.41-01.09.41

Osaka Guard District 01.09.41-07.12.41

Tsushima Defense Sqd 07.12.41- 13.05.45

Fate: sunk 13.05.45 by US aircraft off Kumun Island

Position: 34-28N 127-45E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sato Toshi 佐藤　富士雄	01.45-13.05.45

Choyo Maru No. 9 第九朝洋丸

Class: Choyo Maru No.8

GRT: 81grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 46876

Civilian Call Sign: JEIN

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.39

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Hayashikane Shoten Tekko Zosensho

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Sasebo Naval District 25.07.41-01.09.41

Osaka Guard District 01.09.41-07.12.41

Tsushima Defense Sqd 07.12.41-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Mid Kondo Asami 近藤朝見	01.45-09.45

Dai Maru No. 6 Go 第六號大丸

Class: Dai Maru No.6

GRT: 76grt

Owner: Kameichi Mori

Official Number: 42172

Civilian Call Sign: JSJK

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.04.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 15.04.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-31.03.45

Fate: sunk 31.03.45 by unknown submarine Kochi Prefecture

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Harada Iwao 原田　巖	19.04.44-31.03.45

Daijin Maru No. 1 第一大神丸

Class: Daijin Maru No.1

GRT: 143grt

Owner: Takakichi Kunimi

Official Number: 42457

Civilian Call Sign: JSJY

Laid Down: 06.36

Launched: 01.37

Completed: 02.37

Builder: Shimoto Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Nval District 20.09.41-05.10.41

Mako Defense Sqd 05.10.41-31.12.41

Base Force 7 31.12.41-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-30.04.45

Fate: sunk 30.04.45 by aircraft 315km SW Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 30-00N 137-30E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Miyajima Kisaku 宮嶋喜作	01.02.42-04.43
CWO Kawasome Masamori 川染政則	04.43-03.05.44
CWO Haneda Tunao 羽田綱雄	03.05.44-30.04.45

Daiki Maru 大紀丸

Class: Daiki Maru

GRT: 79grt

Owner: Matajiro Shoji

Official Number: 41510

Civilian Call Sign: JSGL

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 15.10.41-25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-05.08.43

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet/NE Area Fleet 05.08.43-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Makiyama Jun 牧山　淳	20.11.41-02.03.42
CWO Makiyama Ryo 牧山　涼	02.03.42-17.04.43
CWO Kiguchi Minoru 木口　實	17.04.43-01.11.44
CWO Uehiro Yoshita 末廣良太	02.02.45-09.45

Daikichi Maru No. 8 第八大喆丸

Class: Daikichi Maru No.8

GRT: 48grt

Owner: Sue Okawa

Official Number: 48004

Civilian Call Sign: JMAR

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.41

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.12.44

Onogawa Defense Sqd 24.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kouse Kouji 廣瀬幸治	02.45-09.45

Daiko Maru 大孝丸

Class: Daiko Maru

GRT: 65grt

Owner: Benzo Nagaoka

Official Number: 49218

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.39

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.10.44

Yokosuka Navl District 10.10.44-20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

1 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-25.07.45

Fate: sunk 25.07.45 by aircraft at Kobe, Japan

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO 神長倉　武泰	02.11.44-25.07.45

Daikoku Maru No. 3 第三大黑丸

Class: Daikoku Maru No.3

GRT: 74grt

Owner: Sataro Kuroiwa

Official Number: 52445

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched:

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.09.44-05.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 05.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-08.03.45

Fate: sunk 08.03.45 by US aircraft east of Ogari Jima

Position: 25-50N 131-20E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Komori Iemon 小森　伊右衛門	05.10.44-08.03.45

Daikoku Maru No. 7 第七大黑丸

Class: Daikoku Maru No.7

GRT: 82grt

Owner: Jitsuzo Yamamura

Official Number: 38409

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.33

Completed:

Builder: Fukawa Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.09.44-05.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 05.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kikuchi Yoshio 菊池吉男	05.10.44-26.12.44
CWO Noda Haruo 野田晴雄	26.12.44-09.45

Daikoku Maru No.10 Go 第十號大黑丸

Class: Daikoku Maru No.10

GRT: 124grt

Owner: Toshihara Yamamura

Official Number: 39491

Civilian Call Sign: JEQW

Laid Down: 03.37

Launched: 20.09.37

Completed: 11.37

Builder: Fukawa Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.10.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.10.44-20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

2 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-25.07.45

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Fate: sunk 25.07.45 by aircraft 1.2km off Himejima Lighthouse

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Ito Tadashi 伊藤　精	02.11.44-25.07.45

Dainippon Maru No. 15 第十五大日本丸

Class: Dai Nippon Maru No15

GRT: 36grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 43193

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.02.42

Base Force 8 10.02.42-10.04.42

81 Guard 10.04.42-13.08.43

Fate: sunk 13.08.43 by US aircraft in Bismarcks

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List:

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Daio Maru 大鴎丸

Class: Daio Maru

GRT: 96grt

Owner: Shigesaburo Abe

Official Number: 40906

Civilian Call Sign: JGCK

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.35

Completed:

Builder: Murakami Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-15.10.41

Ominato Defense Sqd 15.10.41-10.03.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 10.03.44-30.05.44

Fate: sunk 30.05.44 by aircraft 250km east of Paramushir Island

Position: 50-31N 159-40E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Ens. Kato Kumanosuke 加藤　熊之助	15.10.41-01.06.42
CWO Ito Taro 伊藤虎雄	01.06.42-09.42
CWO Kurihara 栗原甚双	09.42-30.06.43
CWO Funaki Tetsunosuke 船木　鐡之助	30.06.43-30.05.44

Daishin Maru 大信丸

Class:

GRT: 89grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 40498

Civilian Call Sign: JWPJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.35

Completed: 10.05.35

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Maizuru Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Maizuru Defense Sqd 10.12.41-10.09.42

Maizuru Guard 10.09.42-10.03.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 10.03.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-11.08.44

Fate: sunk 11.08.44 by US aircraft east of Paramushiro, Kurils

Position: 50-09N 157-03E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.10.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Daito Maru 大斗丸

Class: Daito Maru

GRT: 83grt

Owner: Furueura Daito Enyo Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 39284

Civilian Call Sign: JPEK

Laid Down:

Launched: 6.34

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 15.10.41-10.04.44

Sasebo Guard 10.04.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Shirakawa Keizo 白川圭三	20.11.44-26.04.45
S.D. Mid Hirata Mitsufumi 平田三文	26.04.45-09.45

Daito Maru 大東丸

Class: Daito Maru

GRT: 86grt

Owner:

Official Number: 32296

Civilian Call Sign: JYAB

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.27

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.08.44

Yokosuka Naval District 20.08.44-20.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Yagishita Shozo 八木下　正三	28.10.44-09.45

Ebisu Maru No. 5 第五惠比壽丸

Class:

GRT: 131grt

Owner: Tokai Enyo Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 38801

Civilian Call Sign: JBMH

Laid Down: 04.34

Launched: 07.34

Completed: 08.34

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-03.10.41

Base Force 7 03.10.41-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-30.04.43

Fate: sunk 30.04.43 by USS Scorpion (SS-278) 200km east of Fukushima

Position: 37-34N 155.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.07.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Ens Nemoto Senkichi 根本仙吉	01.02.42-16.05.42
CWO Yamauchi Midori 山内　緑	16.05.42-06.42
CWO Kitayama Kouji 北山廣二	06.42-09.09.42
CWO Meguro Satoshi 目黒　悟	09.09.42-30.04.43

Ebisu Maru No. 8 第八惠比壽丸

Class: Ebisu Maru No.8

GRT: 53grt

Owner: Yasujiro Ito

Official Number: 36782

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.31

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.12.44

Onogawa Defense Sqd 20.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kondo 根東博澄	02.45-09.45

Eifuku Maru 榮福丸

Class: Eifuku Maru

GRT: 98grt

Owner: Sukeji Sawa

Official Number: 40924

Civilian Call Sign: JGIK

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Ominato Naval District 15.10.41-25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-05.08.43

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet/NE Area Fleet 05.08.43-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-17.02.45

Fate: sunk 17.02.45 by aircraft 150km ENE Totsushima

Position: 31-00N 141-30E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Spec. Duty Ens Arai Shinpei 新井眞平	15.10.41-02.03.42
CWO Kiminarita Kiyomi 君成田　清見	02.03.42-01.11.44
S.D. Mid Kiminarita Kiyomi 君成田　清見	01.11.44-17.02.45

Eifuku Maru No. 2 第二榮福丸

Class:

GRT: 99grt

Owner: Hachiroemon Onoda

Official Number: 48439

Civilian Call Sign: JAWN

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.41

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.02.43

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 15.02.43-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-17.02.45

Fate: sunk 17.02.45 by aircraft 150km ESE Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 31-00N 141-30E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Nagakubo Tooru 長久保　透	23.04.43-17.02.45

Eifuku Maru No. 2 Go 第二號榮福丸

Class: Eifuku Maru No.2

GRT: 80grt

Owner: Jukichi Mishikawa

Official Number: 42824

Civilian Call Sign: JXLK

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.02.42

Yokosuka Naval District 25.02.42-10.04.42

64 Guard 10.04.42-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by USS Burns (DD-588) off Ujae Atoll, Marshall Islands

Position: 09-26N 170-01E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Eifuku Maru No. 3 Go 第三號榮福丸

Class: Eifuku Maru No.3

GRT: 122grt

Owner: Hachiroemon Onoda

Official Number: 43879

Civilian Call Sign: JWQK

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.38

Completed: 04.38

Builder: K.K. Miho Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.07.42

64 Guard 05.07.42-

Fate: wrecked 17.08.42 Utrick (Utrock) Atoll

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 15.12.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Eikichi Maru 榮吉丸

Class: Seiju Maru No. 5

GRT: 150grt

Owner:

Official Number: 38796

Civilian Call Sign: JBLH

Laid Down: 02.34

Launched: 05.34

Completed: 05.34

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval Drisrtict 05.09.41-15.10.41

Base Force 7/5 Fleet 15.10.41-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 21.02.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sugawara Hiroo 菅原宏雄	01.02.42-21.10.43
CWO Yamada Hajime 山田　元	21.10.43-

Fuji Maru No. 2 Go 第二號富士丸

Class: Fuji Maru No.2

GRT: 212grt

Owner:

Official Number: 32970

Civilian Call Sign: JCFA

Laid Down:

Launched: 20.05.27

Completed:

Builder: Osaka Tekkosho Sakurajima Kojo

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.09.44-05.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 05.10.44-05.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 05.02.45-05.09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Suzuki 鈴木為作	15.10.44-09.45

Fuku Maru No. 2 第二福丸

Class: Fuku Maru No.2

GRT: 39grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 43195

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-15.01.42

Base Force 7 15.01.42-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42- 10.04.42

Base Force 3/4 Fleet 10.04.42-01.05.42

61 Guard 01.05.42-12.05.44

Fate: sunk 12.05.44 by aircraft at Rabual, New Britain

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Fuku Maru No. 3 第三富久丸

Class: Fuku Maru No. 3

GRT: 65grt

Owner:

Official Number: 32499

Civilian Call Sign: JYAJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.29

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-10.04.42

Kure Defense sqd 10.04.42-01.12.42

Returned to Owner 01.12.42

Fate: unknown

Removed from Navy List: 01.12.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Fuku Maru No. 5 第五富久丸

Class: Fuku Maru No.5

GRT: 154grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37778

Civilian Call Sign: JBCH

Laid Down: 08.33

Launched: 11.33

Completed: 11.33

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.03.41

6 Defense Group 31.03.41-24.02.42

Fate: sunk 24.02.42 by US warships

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Fuku Maru No. 5 第五福丸

Class: Fuku Maru No.5

GRT: 52grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44801

Civilian Call Sign: JSTK

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.04.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 15.04.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Higashida Tadaaki 東田格明	28.04.44-09.45

Fukucho Maru 福長丸

Class: Fukucho Maru

GRT: 102grt

Owner:

Official Number: 42759

Civilian Call Sign: JGWK

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.37

Completed:

Builder: Ginosuke Yoshida

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.12.41-10.04.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 10.04.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Takemura Isamu 竹村　勇	03.12.41-09.04.44
CWO Takei Suekichi 竹井末吉	09.10.44-09.45

Fukuda Maru 福田丸

Class: Fukuda Maru

GRT: 91grt

Owner:

Official Number: 48445

Civilian Call Sign: JAZN

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.41

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.09.44-20.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Miura Heitaro 三浦　兵太郎	20.10.44-09.45

Fukugami Maru No. 1 第一福神丸

Class:

GRT: 153grt

Owner:

Official Number: 46955

Civilian Call Sign: JILN

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.41

Completed: 03.41

Builder: K.K. Kanasashi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.07.42

61 Guard 05.07.42- 30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aircraft in Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Fukuichi Maru No. 5 第五福一丸

Class: Fukuichi Maru No. 5

GRT: 150grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37768

Civilian Call Sign: JCZH

Laid Down: 03.33

Launched: 06.33

Completed: 06.33

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Senai 22 01.08.44-18.02.45

Fate: sunk 18.02.45 by USS Barton (DD-722) 90km SE Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 30-00N 141.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Ens.Sato Unkichi 佐藤運吉	01.02.42-07.06.42
CWO Iijima Tokisaburo 飯島　時三郎	07.06.42-18.02.45

Fukuju Maru No. 2 第二福重丸

Class: Fukuju Maru No.2

GRT: 72grt

Owner:

Official Number: 38425

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.34

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-10.04.42

4 Picket/Yokosuka Naval District 10.04.42-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-20.12.44

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 20.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Iwamoto Shigeo 岩本繁雄	10.04.42-09.01.43
CWO Nojima Kiyoharu 能島清春	09.01.43-06.02.44
CWO Takeuchi Shigenobu 竹内重信	06.02.44-20.12.44
S.D. Mid Nojima Kiyoharu 能島清春	20.12.44-03.45
CWO Inoue Kumakichi 井上熊吉	03.45-09.45

Fukuju Maru No. 5 第五福壽丸

Class: Fukuju Maru No.5

GRT: 84grt

Owner:

Official Number: 42813

Civilian Call Sign: JXKK

Laid Down:

Launched: 2/37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Kure Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Kii Defense Sqd 10.12.41-20.01.45

3 Picket/Sentai 22 20.01.45-09.45

Fate: sunk 28.07.45 by aircraft

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Inoue Yoshitaro 井上　芳太郎	12.41-06.43
CWO Seguchi Takeshi 瀬口　武	06.43-20.04.44
CWO Fujikata 藤方留春	20.04.44-11.44
CWO Nishikawa Akio 西川秋男	11.44-28.07.45

Fukukyu Maru No. 1 第一福久丸

Class: Fukukyu Maru No.1

GRT: 152grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37288

Civilian Call Sign: JGRC

Laid Down: 02.32

Launched: 02.32

Completed: 03.22

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Base Force 715.10.41-12.01.42

5 Guard 12.01.42-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Amano Sunao 天野　愿	01.02.42-15.06.42
S.D. Mid Amano Sunao 天野　愿	01.05.44-

Fukusei Maru No. 2 第二福整丸

Class: Fukusei Maru No.2

GRT: 70grt

Owner:

Official Number: 45301

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.39

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

1 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-28.07.45

Fate: sunk 28.07.45 by aircraft at Kobe, Japan

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Horie Itsuji 堀　逸二	27.10.44-28.07.45

Fukutoku Maru No. 1 第一福德丸

Class: Fukutoku Maru No.1

GRT: 139grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37296

Civilian Call Sign: JQEC

Laid Down:

Launched: 15.05.32

Completed: 05.32

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.05.42-10.05.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-19.05.44

Fate: sunk 19.05.44 by aircraft 370km east of Paramushir

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 15.09.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Okubo Nobuji 大久保　延二	07.06.42-10.43
S.D. Mid Terada Sadao 寺田定郎	10.43-19.03.44

Fukuyoshi Maru No. 2 Go 第二號福吉丸

Class: Fukuyoshi Maru No.2

GRT: 98grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39012

Civilian Call Sign: JAYG

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.34

Completed:

Builder: Ishinomaki Unyu Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.05.42-10.05.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CK CO’s Yakushi Maru No.3?
CWO Amano Sunao 天野　愿	15.06.42-01.12.42
CWO Kitayama Kouji 北山廣二	01.12.42-01.05.44
CWO Tokiwa Genpei 常盤　源平	01.05.44-

Fukuyoshi Maru No. 3 第三福吉丸

Class: Fukuyoshi Maru No.3

GRT: 92grt

Owner:

Official Number: 35893

Civilian Call Sign: JYDJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.30

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 15.10.41-20.11.41

Kure Defense Sqd 20.11.41-10.04.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 10.04.42-01.11.42

Returned to owner: 01.11.42

Fate:

Removed from Navy List: 01.11.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Nonobe Nobumichi 野々部　信道	10.04.42-01.11.42

Fukuyoshi Maru No. 5 第五福吉丸

Class: Fukuyoshi Maru No 5

GRT: 119grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43871

Civilian Call Sign: JWPK

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-08.11.41

Base Force 6 08.11.41-10.04.42

64 Guard/Base Force 6 10.04.42-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aircraft at Wotje Atoll

Position: 09-27N 170-05E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Fusa Maru ふさ丸

Class: Fusa Maru

GRT: 176grt

Owner:

Official Number: 34526

Civilian Call Sign: JCPE

Laid Down: 16.10.28

Launched: 14.02.29

Completed: 13.04.29

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.08.44

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 20.08.44-20.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sato Satoshi 佐藤　哲	28.10.44-12.44
CWO Sekine Sasuke 関根佐助	12.44-09.45

Futawatashi Maru 長渡丸

Class: Futawatashi Maru

GRT: 94grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39308

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 6.34

Completed:

Builder: Ishinomaki Unyu Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Ominato Guard District 15.10.41- 01.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-18.04.42

Fate: sunk 18.04.42 by USS Enterprise (CV-6)

Position: 36-00N 155.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Maeda Gisaku 前田儀作	24.10.41-18.04.42

Fuyo Maru No. 2 第二芙蓉丸

Class: Fuyo Maru No.2

GRT: 159grt

Owner:

Official Number: 41470

Civilian Call Sign: JYWJ

Laid Down: 06.35

Launched: 12.35

Completed: 12.35

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-10.12.41

Base Force 4/4 Fleet 10.12.41-10.04.42

Truk defense Sqd/41 Guard/Base Force/4 Fleet 10.04.42-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Gensho Maru 源勝丸

Class: Gensho Maru

GRT: 78grt

Owner:

Official Number: 45141

Civilian Call Sign: JGON

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.10.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.10.44-20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

2 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Nakayama Kanichi 中山勘一	30.11.44-04.12.44
CWO Sansawa Hiromi 三澤廣海	04.12.44-09.45

Gion Maru 祇園丸

Class: Gion Maru

GRT: 40grt

Owner:

Official Number: 42066

Civilian Call Sign: JNWL

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Maizuru Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Maizuru Defense Sqd 15.10.41-20.11.41

Base Force 11 20.11.41-15.06.45

Fate: sunk 15.06.45 by US aircraft in Cam Ranh Bay, Indochina

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Mid Yano 矢野　？松	02.45-13.06.45-

Gyofuku Maru 漁福丸

Class: Gyofuku Maru

GRT: 120grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44463

Civilian Call Sign: JQQL

Laid Down:

Launched: 08.01.39

Completed: 02.39

Builder: Shimoto Zosensho

Requisitioned: 25.06.41

Sasebo Naval District 25.06.41-01.09.41

Osaka Defense Sqd 01.09.41-07.12.41

Tsushima Defense Sqd 07.12.41- 09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Murakami Yoshioharu 村上義春	01.45-03.45
CWO Goto Yoshio 後藤義男	03.45-09.45

Gyokatsu Maru 漁勝丸

Class: Gyokatsu Maru

GRT: 71grt

Owner:

Official Number: 36933

Civilian Call Sign: JVSJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.31

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.10.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.10.44-20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

1 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hachiryu Maru No.12 Go 第十二號八龍丸

Class: Hachiryu Maru No.12

GRT: 97grt

Owner:

Official Number: 40917

Civilian Call Sign: JGHK

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.35

Completed

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.12.41-10.04.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 10.04.42-05.07.42

5 Guard 05.07.42-01.01.43

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 01.01.43-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Ogi Shinroku 小城信六	03.12.41-22.11.44
CWO Nomura Kinsaburo 野村　金三郎	22.11.44-09.45

Hakko Maru 八紘丸

Class:

GRT: 150grt

Owner:

Official Number: 47992

Civilian Call Sign: JIQN

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.40

Completed: 03.41

Builder: K.K. Kanasashi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-10.04.42

Base Force 3 10.04.42-15.06.42

43 Guard 15.06.42-10.01.44

Base Force 30/4 Fleet 10.01.44-16.12.44

Fate: sunk 16.12.44 by aircraft in Subic Bay, Luzon, Philippines

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.02.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Mid Shinoda Toshimichi 篠田利通	01.01.44-16.12.44

Hakuo Maru 白鴎丸

Class:

GRT: 143grt

Owner: Tohoku Kogyo KK

Official Number: 44699

Civilian Call Sign: JVUL

Laid Down: 29.03.38

Launched: 18.07.38

Completed: 19.09.38

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-18.11.41

4 Defense Group 18.11.41-10.04.42

42 Guard 10.04.42-15.04.44

Fate: sunk 15.04.44 by aircraft at Ponape, Caroline Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 22.01.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hango Maru No. 1 第一繁伍丸

Class: Hango Maru No.1

GRT: 135grt

Owner: Showa Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 58397

Civilian Call Sign: JVFA

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.44

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.09.44-20.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Shimizu Masao 清水正雄	05.10.44-09.45

Hanshin Maru 繁進丸

Class: Hanshin Maru

GRT: 92grt

Owner:

Official Number: 41528

Civilian Call Sign: JWBK

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Ominato Guard District 15.10.41-07.06.45

Fate: sunk 07.06.45 by USS Tench (SS-417) 55km SW Kushiro, Hokkaido

Position: 42-35N 143.59E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Arai Kichiro 新井吉郎	15.10.41-30.06.43
CWO Komai Choushichi 駒井長七	30.06.43-06.44
CWO Matsudachi Eitarou 松館　榮太郎	06.44-07.06.45

Hayatori Maru No. 1 第一早鳥丸

Class: Hayatori Maru No.1

GRT: 39grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39693

Civilian Call Sign: JWPI

Laid Down:

Launched: 08.34

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Maizuru Naval District 25.07.41-01.09.41

Maizuru Defense Sqd 01.09.41-10.09.42

Maizuru Guard 10.09.42-15.10.44

Kaimen Defense Sqd 15.10.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Heiun Maru No. 1 第一平運丸

Class: Heiun Maru No.1

GRT: 67grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37447

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.32

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.12.44

Onogawa Defense Sqd 20.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sato 三浦覺雄	02.45-09.45

Heiwa Maru 平和丸

Class:

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nipon Suisan KK

Official Number: 38573

Civilian Call Sign: JLYF

Laid Down: 21.08.33

Launched: 26.09.33

Completed: 30.10.33

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Maizuru Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Maizuru Defene Sqd 10.12.41-10.03.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 10.03.44-10.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 10.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Hosokawa Juutaro 細川　重太郎	10.03.44-

Hide Maru No. 2 Go 第二號日出丸

Class:

GRT: 80grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 36022

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down: 21.02.30

Launched: 01.04.30

Completed: 28.04.30

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 10.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 7 31.12.41-15.01.42

Sasebo Guard 15.01.42-20.04.45

Fate: sunk 14.04.45 by aircraft 160km west Fukue, Goto Is.

Position: 33-19N 127-24E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Ito Noboru 伊藤　昇	15.01.42-
S.D. Lt(jg) Kitayama Tarokichi 北山太郎吉	-06.03.44
Mid Miyaura Hiroshi 宮浦　弘	06.03.44-14.04.45

Hidefuku Maru 秀福丸

Class: Hidefuku Maru

GRT: 42grt

Owner:

Official Number: 40962

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.35

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.12.44

Onogawa Defense Sqd 20.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Takahashi Yaichi 高橋弥一	02.45-09.45

Higashinihon Maru 東日本丸

Class: 漁船協会135t型

GRT: 147grt

Owner: Tohoku Kogyo KK

Official Number: 44698

Civilian Call Sign: JVWL

Laid Down: 07.02.38

Launched: 29.06.38

Completed: 15.09.38

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-31.10.41

Base Force 6 31.10.41-10.04.42

64 Guard/Base Force 6 10.04.42-31.01.44

Fate: sunk 31.01.44 by aircraft at Marshall Islands

Position: 09-26N 170-01E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Higashinihon Maru No. 2 第二東日本丸

Class: 雄勝丸

GRT: 90grt

Owner:

Official Number: 36769

Civilian Call Sign: JYHB

Laid Down: 19.05.31

Launched: 05.08.31

Completed: 01.12.31

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-01.12.41

Ominato Defense Sqd 01.12.41-08.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Matsudachi Eitarou 松館　榮太郎	11.06.42-30.06.43
CWO Suiseki Tadashi 水石　正	30.06.43-10.43
CWO Kasajima 笠島　與四男	10.43-09.45

Hinode Maru No. 1 第一日之出丸

Class: Hinode Maru No.1

GRT: 130grt

Owner:

Civilian Call Sign: JMAP

Official Number: 46962

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.41

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.09.44-20.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.5

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-12.03.45

Fate: sunk 12.03.45 by aircraft 250km SE Amami-O-Shima

Position: 26-54N 131-38E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Ogawa Kiyoharu 小川　喜代春	27.10.44-01.11.44
CWO Torihata Shouji 鳥畑正二	01.11.44-12.03.45

Hinode Maru No. 3 第三日之出丸

Class: Hinode Maru No.8

GRT: 91grt

Owner:

Official Number: 45216

Civilian Call Sign: JVYL

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.07.41-31.07.41

Ominato Guard District 31.07.41- 06.10.41

Tsuguru Defense Sqd 06.10.41-01.12.41

Soya Defense Sqd 01.12.41-06.01.41

Tsuguru Defense Sqd 06.01.41-10.04.44

Akkeshi Defense Sqd 10.04.44-20.06.45

Tsuguru Defense Sqd 20.06.45-15.07.45

Fate: sunk 15.07.45 by aircraft north of Tsuguru Peninsula

Removed from Navy List: 30.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Ebizawa Kyouo 海老澤　経男	01.09.41-01.08.42
CWO Higashitani Ko 東谷　廣	01.08.42-10.03.44
CWO Kitada Daiji 北田大次	10.03.44-15.07.45

Hinode Maru No. 8 第八日之出丸

Class:

GRT: 118grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43889

Civilian Call Sign: JWVK

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.39

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Saeki Defense sqd 15.10.41-20.11.41

Kure Defense Sqd 20.11.41-10.04.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 10.04.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-05.08.43

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet/NE Area Fleet 05.08.43-24.08.43

Fate: wrecked 24.08.43 off Shikotan Island, Curiles

Position: 43-49N 146-55E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 15.10.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Matsuzaki Teisuke 松崎禎介	11.04.42-11.07.43
CWO Tanaka Ayami 田中文見	11.07.43-22.08.43
CWO Mikami Masakichi 三上政吉	22.08.43-24.08.43

Hiyoshi Maru No. 5 第五日吉丸

Class: Hiyoshi Maru No. 5

GRT: 126grt

Owner:

Official Number: 45819

Civilian Call Sign: JIEN

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.39

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval Dstrict 20.09.41-15.10.41

Mako Defense Sqd 15.10.41-10.04.42

4 Picket/Yokosuka Naval District 10.04.42-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-10.03.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 10.03.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Ens Sasaki Rintaro 佐々木　林太郎	05.42-03.44
CWO Ogawa Hifumi 小川　一二三	03.44-27.03.44
CWO Sakuma Riichi 作間理一	27.03.44-

Hoei Maru 寳榮丸

Class: Hoei Maru

GRT: 121grt

Owner:

Official Number: 29736

Civilian Call Sign: JRBB

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.24

Completed: 04.24

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-15.10.41

5 Defense 15.10.41-10.04.42

Base Force 5 10.04.42-01.12.44

4 Fleet 01.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hoei Maru No. 1 第一寳榮丸

Class: Hoei Maru

GRT: 127grt

Owner:

Official Number: 48156

Civilian Call Sign: JMQP

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.42

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.02.43

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 15.02.43-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Hara Yoshiro 原　與四郎	05.43-09.45

Hoei Maru No. 5 第五寳榮丸

Class: Hoei Maru No.5

GRT: 90grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44107

Civilian Call Sign: JBBM

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.03.42

Yokosuka Naval District 15.03.42-20.03.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 20.03.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-05.08.43

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet/NE Area Fleet 05.08.43-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3red Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-17.02.45

Fate: sunk 17.02.45 by US Ships 150km NE Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 31-00N 141-30E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Tobita Yoshio 飛田芳雄	26.06.42-11.43
CWO Mikami Masakichi 三上政吉	11.43-17.02.45

Hokoku Maru No. 2 Go 第二號報國丸

Class: Hokoku Maru No.2

GRT: 36grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 44399

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-05.01.42

Base Force 7 05.01.42-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42-10.04.42

Base Force 3/4 Fleet 10.04.42-01.05.42

65 Guard 01.05.42-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aircraft at Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hokuyo Maru 北洋丸

Class: Hokuyo Maru

GRT: 80grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: T448

Civilian Call Sign: JMSL

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.37

Completed:

Builder: Morieda Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.09.40

Sasebo Naval District 15.09.40-08.10.40

Returned 08.10.40

Requisitioned: 10.03.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.03.41-10.04.41

Returned 10.04.41

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 15.10.41-08.11.43

Kaimen Defense Sqd 08.11.43-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 01.06.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO ?? 安永　甚三郎	20.11.41-06.42
CWO Uchimura Shigeru 内村　繁	06.42-

Hokuyo Maru No. 2 第二北洋丸

Class: Hokuyo Maru

GRT: 80grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: T449

Civilian Call Sign: JMTL

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.03.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.03.41-10.04.41

Returmed 10.04.41

Requisitioned 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-15.10.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 15.10.41-20.11.41

Base Force 11 20.11.41-25.02.42

Base Force 9 25.02.42-6.43

Base Force 12 6.43-01.44

Andaman Is. Base Force 01.44-20.05.45

Base Force 11 20.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hosai Maru No.3 Go 第三號寳宰丸

Class: Hosei Maru No.3

GRT: 94grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39468

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.34

Completed:

Builder: Kawaguchi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 06.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 06.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 6 31.12.41-10.04.42

63 Guard 10.04.42-15.07.43

41 Guard 15.07.43-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hosei Maru 寳成丸

Class: Hosei Maru

GRT: 92grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44082

Civilian Call Sign: JVFL

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.07.41-31.07.41

Ominato Guard District 31.07.41-01.09.41

Tsuguru Defense Sqd 01.09.41-01.12.41

Soya Defense Sqd 01.12.41-15.04.42

Tsuguru Defense Sqd 15.04.42-

Fate: wrecked 04.03.45 at Hokkaido

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Yamaguchi Shinji 山口信次	01.09.42-01.06.42
CWO Sakamoto 坂本伊恵信	01.06.42-
??	12.43-12.44
CWO Kowaguchi Yasuji 強口安治	12.44-02.45
CWO Arai Susumu 荒井　進	02.45-04.03.45

Hosho Maru No. 2 第二寳松丸

Class:

GRT: 154grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37783

Civilian Call Sign: JBDH

Laid Down: 08.33

Launched: 12.33

Completed: 01.34

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-31.10.41

5 Defense Sqd 31.10.41-10.04.42

Base Force 5 10.04.42-23.01.44

Fate: sunk 23.01.44 by aircraft at Rabual, New Britain

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hosho Maru No. 3 第三寳松丸

Class: Hosho Maru No.3

GRT: 111grt

Owner:

Official Number: 45225

Civilian Call Sign: JVXL

Laid Down:

Launched: 27.12.38

Completed: 01.39

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.08.43

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 20.08.43-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-25.02.45

Fate: sunk 25.02.45 by USS Piper (SS-409) 125km west of Mikura

Position: 34-06N 138.38E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Oneda 大根田　輿八	07.44-25.02.45

Hyuga Maru 日向丸

Class: Hyuga Maru

GRT: 76grt

Owner:

Official Number: 31596

Civilian Call Sign: JXFB

Laid Down: 15.01.27

Launched: 05.03.37

Completed: 12.04.27

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.04.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 15.04.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Matsuo Heijiro 松尾　平次郎	22.04.44-09.45

Hyuga Maru No. 3 第三日向丸

Class: Hyuga Maru No.3

GRT: 79grt

Owner:

Official Number: T 41

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 6.29

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 7 31.12.41-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-01.02.43

Fate: lost before 01.02.43 by unknown cause in Manila, Luzon, Philippines

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.02.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Furukawa Shiro 古川四郎	10.04.42-01.02.43

I Go Fuji Maru い號富士丸

Class:

GRT: 80grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 35721

Civilian Call Sign: JWUB

Laid Down: 12.10.29

Launched: 29.11.29

Completed: 11.12.29

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 10.12.41-15.01.42

Base Force 7 15.01.42-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-01.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 01.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-25.02.45

Fate: sunk 25.02.45 by US Destroyers 110km NE Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 31-00N 141.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sato Takanari 佐藤孝成	01.02.42-05.43
CWO Sugawara Tomoe 菅原友兄	05.43-25.02.45

I Go Nichiei Maru い號日榮丸

Class: I Go Nichiei Maru

GRT: 78grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39277

Civilian Call Sign: JPCK

Laid Down:

Launched: 6.34

Completed:

Builder: Inoue Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.02.42-10.04.42

64 Guard 10.04.42-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aircraft in Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Ibaraki Maru 茨城丸

Class: Ibaraki Maru

GRT: 150grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37395

Civilian Call Sign: JNTJ

Laid Down: 12.12.31

Launched: 25.01.32

Completed: 30.04.32

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 01.10.41-10.04.42

Base Force 310.04.42-15.06.42

43 Guard 15.06.42-10.01.44

Base Force 3010.01.44-30.03.44

Fate: sunk 30.03.44 by aircraft at Palau, Caroline Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Harada Kinichi 原田金一	01.01.44-30.03.44

Inari Maru No. 2 第貮稻荷丸

Class: Inari Maru No.2

GRT: 113grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44095

Civilian Call Sign: JVML

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.38

Completed: 02.38

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-15.10.41

Base Force 6 15.10.41-10.04.42

65 Guard 10.04.42-07.10.43

Fate: sunk 07.10.43 by aircraft

Position: 19-20N 166-40E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Inari Maru No. 2 Go 第二號稻荷丸

Class: Inari Maru No.2

GRT: 81grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37922

Civilian Call Sign: JALG

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.33

Completed:

Builder: Suzuki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.05.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Watanabe Kouji 渡邊宏二	07.06.42-09.45

Isuzu Maru No. 3 第三五十鈴丸

Class: Isuzu Maru No.3

GRT: 74grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39008

Civilian Call Sign: JLSI

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.34

Completed:

Builder: Ishinomaki Unyu Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 10.05.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-19.04.45

Fate: sunk 19.04.45 by USS Cero (SS-225) 400km west of Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 30-42N 136-42E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO 尾山　岦	15.06.42-01.01.43
CWO Moro Kanji 茂呂寛治	01.01.43-19.04.45

Isuzu Maru No. 11 第十一五十鈴丸

Class: Isuzu Maru No.11

GRT: 88grt

Owner:

Official Number: 40056

Civilian Call Sign: JLWI

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.35

Completed: 04.35

Builder: Komatsu Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.12.41-10.04.42

4 Picket/Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.04.42-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-20.12.44

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 20.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Miyadate Takeo 宮館武雄	03.12.41-03.45

Iwate Maru 岩手丸

Class:

GRT: 158grt

Owner:

Official Number: 34315

Civilian Call Sign: JYCB

Laid Down: 30.07.28

Launched: 30.10.38

Completed: 15.02.39

Builder: Uraga Senkyo K.K. Uraga Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.08.44

Yokosuka Naval District 20.08.44-20.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Onodera Kishio 小野寺　喜司雄	22.10.44-09.45

Iwate Maru No. 1 第一岩手丸

Class: Fishing Boat 95ton Type

GRT: 97grt

Owner: Tohoku Kogyo KK

Official Number: 44677

Civilian Call Sign: JWRK

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.38

Completed:

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.07.41-31.07.41

Ominato Guard District 31.07.41-06.10.41

Tsuguru Defense Sqd 06.10.41-25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-19.04.42

Fate: sunk 19.04.42 by aircraft

Position: 36-20N 155.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Koyama Itsuki 小山　齋	02.03.42-19.04.42

Jinko Maru No. 1 第一甚幸丸

Class: Jinko Maru No.1

GRT: 66grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39437

Civilian Call Sign: JVPJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 6.34

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Maizuru Naval District 25.07.45-01.09.41

Maizuru Defense Sqd 01.09.41-20.11.41

Base Force 11 20.11.41-20.01.42

Base Force 9 20.01.42-

Base Force 11 20.05.45- 12.06.45

Fate: sunk 15.06.45 by aircraft in Cam Rah Bay, Indochina

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Matsuoka Hayami 松岡早美	02.45-15.06.45

Jinsei Maru 甚生丸

Class: Jinsei Maru

GRT: 139grt

Owner:

Official Number: 40815

Civilian Call Sign: JYUJ

Laid Down: 02.35

Launched: 08.35

Completed: 08.35

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

4 Defense 15.10.41-19.12.41

Fate: wrecked 19.12.41 ロウソップ島

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.04.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kaigyo Maru No. 8 第八海形丸

Class: Kaigyo Maru No.8

GRT: 123grt

Owner:

Official Number: 48136

Civilian Call Sign: JIXN

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.41

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.03.43

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 15.03.43-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kumagai Minami 熊谷　三七三	15.03.43-09.45

Kaiho Maru No. 2 第二海鳳丸

Class: Kaiho Maru No.2

GRT: 121grt

Owner:

Official Number: 36899

Civilian Call Sign: JYKB

Laid Down: 24.06.31

Launched: 29.07.31

Completed: 21.08.31

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-18.11.41

Base Force 7 18.11.41-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Miyazaki Kasaku 宮崎嘉作	01.02.42-15.06.42
CWO Ida Sentaro 位田　仙太郎	28.09.43-

Kaijin Maru 海神丸

Class: Kaijin Maru

GRT: 134grt

Owner:

Official Number: 31520

Civilian Call Sign: JOXB

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.36

Completed:

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval Drisrict 05.09.41-31.10.41

Base Force 7/5 Fleet 31.10.41-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-20.02.45

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Mid 尾山　岦	01.02.42-29.08.44
CWO Sakashita Naoji 坂下直治	29.09.44-01.11.44
??	01.11.44-03.45
CWO Uehara Yousuke 上原要助	03.45-09.45

Kaikata Maru 海形丸

Class: Kaikata Maru

GRT: 173grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37765

Civilian Call Sign: JCVH

Laid Down: 12.32

Launched: 06.33

Completed: 06.33

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.03.41

Yokosuka Naval District 01.03.41-01.09.41

6 Defense Sqd 01.09.41-10.04.42

61 Guard/Base Force 6 10.04.42-16.10.42

Fate: sunk 16.10.42 by USS San Juan (CL-54) 700km SE of Tarawa, Gilbert Islands

Position: 04-30S 175-30E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.12.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kiko Maru 海晃丸

Class: Kaiko Maru

GRT: 139grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44078

Civilian Call Sign: JVIL

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.37

Completed: 12.37

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.03.42

Yokosuka Naval District 15.03.42-10.04.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 10.04.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-20.03.45

Fate: sunk 20.03.45

Position: 30-58N 144-54E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Nvy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Lt(jg) Komaki Heizo 駒木平藏	26.06.42-09.43
CWO Sato Shiro 佐藤四郎	09.43-20.03.45

Kaiko Maru 海幸丸

Class: Kaiko Maru

GRT: 124grt

Owner:

Official Number: 38160

Civilian Call Sign: JJPF

Laid Down: 13.12.32

Launched: 13.02.33

Completed: 27.03.33

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Base Force 615.10.41-10.04.42

63 Guard/Base Force 6 10.04.42-31.01.44

Fate: sunk 31.01.44 by aircraft off Maloelap Atoll

Position: 08-45N 171-10E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Nakao Yorinobu 中野頼信	-31.01.44

Kaiko Maru No. 2 第二海幸丸

Class: Kaiko Maru No.2

GRT: 60grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43345

Civilian Call Sign: JQML

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.04.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 25.04.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-20.06.45

Sentai 81 20.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sakari Saburo 盛　三郎	21.04.44-

Kainan Maru No. 1 第壹海南丸

Class: Kainan Maru No.1

GRT: 89grt

Owner: Takuyo Suisan KK

Official Number: T 371

Civilian Call Sign: JXLL

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.39

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 05.09.41-15.10.41

Mako Defense Sqd 15.10.41-15.01.42

Base Force 7/5 Fleet 15.01.42-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sakanishi Saburo 坂西三郎	01.02.42-28.06.42
CWO Shimizu Zenkichi 清水善吉	28.06.42-10.43
CWO Nagata Zenpei 永田善平	10.43-02.45
CWO Sugi Haruyoshi 杉　春義	02.45-09.45

Kainan Maru No. 2 第貮海南丸

Class: Kainan Maru No.1

GRT: 87grt

Owner: Takuyo Suisan KK

Official Number: T 372

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.39

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 05.09.41-15.10.41

Mako Defense Sqd 15.10.41-15.01.42

Base Force 7/5 Fleet 15.01.42-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-28.07.45

Fate: sunk 28.07.45 by aircraft at Kobe, Japan

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sakamoto Matsuo 坂元松男	01.02.42-08.01.43
CWO Iwano Yoshimi 岩野好美	08.01.43-05.43
CWO Sakamoto Matsuo 坂元松男	05.43-07.43
CWO Iwano Yoshimi 岩野好美	07.43-03.05.44
CWO Takamure Zennosuke 高牟禮善之助	03.05.44-28.07.45

Kainan Maru No. 6 第六海南丸

Class: Kainan Maru No.6

GRT: 87grt

Owner: Takuyo Suisan KK

Official Number: T 356

Civilian Call Sign: JXJL

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.39

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 7 31.12.41-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/Ne Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kita Kiyoharu 喜田喜代治	01.02.42-14.01.43
CWO Fujiwara Namio 藤原波雄	30.09.43-09.45

Kainan Maru No. 7 第七海南丸

Class: Kainan Maru No.6

GRT: 85grt

Owner: Takuyo Suisan KK

Official Number: T 357

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.39

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 7 31.12.41-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-23.01.45

Fate: sunk 23.01.45 by USS Sennet (SS-408) 60km south of Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 30-00N 140-50E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List:

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kurihara Kousaku 栗原幸作	01.02.42-13.10.43
CWO Hatakeyama Shigeo 畠山重雄	13.10.43-08.44
CWO Tanaka Shigeyuki 田中重行	08.44-23.01.45

Kaio Maru 海王丸

Class: Kaio Maru

GRT: 105grt

Official Number: 42396

Civilian Call Sign: JXGK

Owner:

Laid Down: 10.08.36

Launched: 20.11.36

Completed: 25.11.36

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 15.10.41-20.11.41

Kure Defense Sqd 20.11.41-01.04.43

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 01.04.43-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-10.03.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 10.03.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-29.09.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 29.09.44-28.03.45

Fate: sunk 28.03.45 by aircraft 300km east of Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 30-30N 143.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Nishitani Kojiro 西谷　孝二郎	05.43-28.03.45

Kairyo Maru No. 3 第三會漁丸

Class: Kairyo Maru No.3

GRT: 77grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44464

Civilian Call Sign: JQRL

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.39

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.09.44-05.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 05.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-19.06.45

Fate: sunk 19.06.45 by mine

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Nishimura Shinichro 西村　眞一郎	05.10.44-19.06.45

Kairyu Maru 海龍丸

Class: Kairyu Maru

GRT: 180grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43878

Civilian Call Sign: JWMK

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.38

Completed: 31.03.38

Builder: K.K. Kanasashi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-15.10.41

Base Force 7/5 Fleet 15.10.41-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: sunk 25.05.45 by USS Blenny (SS-324)

Position: 06-04N 107-27E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Tamura Satoshi 田村　悟	01.02.42-15.06.42
CWO Kita Kiyoharu 喜田　喜代治	14.01.43-17.02.43
CWO Onuki Mamoru 小貫　衛	17.02.43-15.04.43
CWO Suzuki Kyushiro 鈴木　久四郎	15.04.43-09.44
S.D. Ens 尾山　岦	09.44-01.11.44
S.D. Ens Sakashita Naoji 坂下直治	01.11.44-25.05.45

Kaisei Maru 海晴丸

Class: Kaisei Maru

GRT: 97grt

Owner:

Official Number: 40910

Civilian Call Sign: JGGK

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.35

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.05.42-10.05.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Yoshimi 交　喜志秀	15.06.42-11.08.42
CWO Sugio Mototsugu 杉尾基次	11.08.42-01.01.43
CWO Kimura Eiji 木村　榮	01.01.43-

Kaishin Maru No. 5 第五開進丸

Class: Kaishin Maru No.3

GRT: 46grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 44302

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.42

Base Force 3 31.10.41-05.01.42

Base Force 7 05.01.42-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42-10.04.42

Base Force 3/4 Fleet 10.04.42-01.05.42

62 Guard 01.05.42-25.03.44

19 Guard 25.03.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 01.02.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kaisho Maru 海昌丸

Class: Kaisho Maru

GRT: 39grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 43975

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.01.42

Base Force 6 05.01.42-10.04.42

63 Guard 10.04.42-31.01.44

Fate: sunk 31.01.44 by warships at Maloelap Atoll

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kaiun Maru 海運丸

Class: Kaiun Maru

GRT: 133grt

Owner:

Official Number: 34301

Civilian Call Sign: JRLB

Laid Down:

Launched: 31.01.39

Completed: 05.39

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.05.41

6 Defense Sqd/Base Force 6 01.09.41-10.04.42

62 Guard/Base Force 6 10.04.42-17.01.44

Fate: sunk 17.01.44 by aircraft NW of Sumatra

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kaiun Maru No. 1 第一開運丸

Class:

GRT: 39grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44694

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.12.44

Onagawa Dwefense Sqd 20.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kaiun Maru No. 2 第二海運丸

Class: Kaiun Maru No.2

GRT: 104grt

Owner:

Official Number: 41533

Civilian Call Sign: JGMK

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.36

Completed:

Builder: Tozo Yamashita

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-15.10.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 15.10.41-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd/Yokosuka Naval District 15.06.43-20.12.44

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 20.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sato 佐藤末九	24.11.41-08.01.42
CWO Sato Kyousuke 佐藤恭助	08.01.42-09.45

Kaiwa Maru 海和丸

Class: Kaiwa Maru

GRT: 99grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44102

Civilian Call Sign: JVRL

Laid Down: 01.10.37

Launched: 03.38

Completed: 10.05.38

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.07.41-01.09.41

Ominato Guard District 01.09.41-15.04.42

2 Picket/Tsuguru Defense 15.04.42-10.03.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 10.03.44-29.09.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 29.09.44-20.06.45

81 Sentai 20.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Seizawa Tadashi 芹澤　正	01.06.42-

Kaiyo Maru No. 1 第一海洋丸

Class: Kaiyo Maru No.1

GRT: 32grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 44018

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.07.42

81 Guard 01.07.42-12.10.44

Fate: wrecked 12.10.44 east coast of Borneo

Position: 02-17N 118-13E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kaiyo Maru No. 1 Go 第一號海洋丸

Class: Kaiyo Maru No.1

GRT: 143grt

Owner:

Official Number: 45297

Civilian Call Sign: JTEN

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.39

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Makurazaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-20.11.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 20.11.41-10.04.44

Sasebo Guard 10.04.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 01.06.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Yonemitsu 米満廣市	20.11.41-

Kaiyo Maru No. 2 Go 第二號海洋丸

Class: Kaiyo Maru No.2

GRT: 33grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 44021

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-15.01.42

Base Force 7 15.01.42-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42-10.04.42

Base Force 3/4 Fleet 10.04.42-01.05.42

61 Guard 01.05.42-15.10.44

Fate: sunk 15.10.44by HMNhS Zwaardvisch 20km north of Java

Position: 06-30S 111-35E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kaiyo Maru No. 5 第五開洋丸

Class: Kaiyo Maru No.5

GRT: 93grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43520

Civilian Call Sign: JIGL

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 15.10.41-20.11.41

Base Force 1320.11.41-20.01.42

Base Force 9 20.01.42-05.03.42

Sabang Defense Sqd 05.03.42-09.09.44

Fate: sunk 02.09.44 by HMS Sirdar (P.226) 7km NW Bali, Indonesia

Position: 03-45N 96-30E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.02.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Nakazono Tadao 中園忠勇	-02.09.44

Kaiyo Maru No. 6 第六開洋丸

Class: Kaiyo Maru No.5

GRT: 93grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43521

Civilian Call Sign: JIHL

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Chinkai Defense Sqd 15.10.41-20.01.45

Tsushima Defense Sqd 20.01.45-28.07.45

Fate: wrecked 28.07.45 south of Wakamiya Cape, Iki Island, Nagasaki Prefecture

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Yamaguchi Yoshiharu 山口義治	01.45-28.07.45

Kanesei Maru 金生丸

Class: Kanesei Maru

GRT: 86grt

Owner:

Official Number: 47156

Civilian Call Sign: JAKN

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.39

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 6 31.12.41-10.04.42

62 Guard 10.04.42-02.01.44

Fate: sunk 02.01.44 by aircraft off Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kanno Maru 感應丸

Class: Kanno Maru

GRT: 126grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44682

Civilian Call Sign: JVPL

Laid Down: 25.10.37

Launched: 25.02.38

Completed: 25.03.38

Builder: Toyo Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-15.10.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 15.10.41-20.11.41

Base Force 11 20.11.41-25.02.42

Base Force 9 25.02.42-25.08.44

Fate: sunk 05.08.44 by aircraft off Chichi Jima

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Mid Kouda Shinkura 廣田新藏	03.44-18.08.44

Kanno Maru No. 3 第三感應丸

Class: Kanno Maru No.3

GRT: 98grt

Owner:

Official Number: 48447

Civilian Call Sign: JAON

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.41

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 20.05.42-31.05.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 31.05.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Komma Eiji 小沼榮治	07.42-24.04.43
CWO Kato Seiichi 加藤清一	24.04.43-13.02.45
CWO Miyasawa Shota 宮澤正太	13.02.45-09.45

Kashima Maru 5 Go 第五號鹿島丸

Class: Kashima Maru No.5

GRT: 79grt

Owner:

Official Number: 48966

Civilian Call Sign: JMNR

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.42

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.10.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.10.44-20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

2 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Hamana Yoshitaka濱名榮隆	02.11.44-09.45

Kasuga Maru No. 2 第二春日丸

Class: Kasuga Maru No.2

GRT: 126grt

Owner:

Official Number: 33553

Civilian Call Sign: JXJB

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.28

Completed: 05.28

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-05.10.41

4 Defense 15.10.41-10.04.42

42 Guard 10.04.42-14.03.44

Fate: sunk 14.03.44 by aircraft at Ponape, Caroline Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 22.01.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kazu Maru No. 1 第一和丸

Class: Kazu Maru No.1

GRT: 39grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 42601

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.01.42

Yokosuka Naval District 05.01.42-15.01.42

Base Force 6 15.01.42-10.04.42

63 Guard 10.04.42-31.01.44

Fate: sunk 31.01.44 by aircraft at Maloelap Atoll

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kazu Maru No. 2 第二和丸

Class: Kazu Maru No.1

GRT: 39grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 42606

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-05.01.42

Base Force 7 05.01.42-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42-10.04.42

Base Force 3/4 Fleet 10.04.42-01.05.42

64 Guard 01.05.42-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aircraft in Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kazu Maru No. 3 第三和丸

Class: Kazu Maru No.1

GRT: 38grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 44157

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-05.01.42

Base Force 7 05.01.42-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42-10.04.42

Base Force 3/4 Fleet 10.04.42-01.05.42

64 Guard 01.05.42-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aircraft in Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kazu Maru No. 5 第五和丸

Class: Kazu Maru No.1

GRT:

Owner:

Official Number:

Civilian Call Sign:

Laid Down:

Launched:

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-05.01.42

Base Force 7 05.01.42-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42-10.04.42

Base Force 3/4 Fleet 10.04.42-01.05.42

64 Guard 01.05.42-01.03.44

61 Guard 01.03.44-08.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List:

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Keisho Maru 慶祥丸

Class: Nohi Maru

GRT: 80grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 34658

Civilian Call Sign: JNMK

Laid Down: 16.02.29

Launched: 09.04.29

Completed: 01.06.29

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.12.41-10.04.42

Ise Bay Defense Sqd 10.04.42-20.05.44

3 Maritime Escort 20.05.44-20.10.44

Reclassed Submarine Chasher 20.10.44

Ise Bay Defense Sqd 20.10.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sasatake Kouji 笹竹幸次	23.12.41-06.44
CWO Suzuki Yasuji 鈴木安司	06.44-28.12.44

Keiyo Maru 惠洋丸

Class:

GRT: 96grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44103

Civilian Call Sign: JVOL

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.07.41-31.07.41

Ominato Guard District 31.07.41-06.10.41

Tsuguru Defemse Sqd 06.10.41-17.12.41

Fate: sunk 17.12.41 in Odomari Bay

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 20.05.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Numakura Hideo 沼倉英夫	01.09.41-17.12.41

Kiccho Maru No. 2 第二吉長丸

Class: Kiccho Maru No.2

GRT: 47grt

Owner:

Official Number: 48444

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.41

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.12.44

Onogawa Defense Sqd 20.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Yamada Iwao 山田岩雄	02.45-09.45

Kiho Maru No.1 第一紀寳丸

Class: Kiho Maru No.1

GRT: 74grt

Owner:

Official Number: 40620

Civilian Call Sign: JYRH

Laid Down:

Launched: 6.35

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Chinkai Defense Sqd 15.10.41-10.01.42

7 Defense 10.01.42-01.02.42

1 Pick Picket/5 Fleet 10.02.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surendered

Removed from Navy List

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Nakamura Toraki 中村虎喜	01.02.42-05.43
CWO Sakamoto Toshio 坂本利夫	05.43-09.45

Kiho Maru No. 1 第一龜寳丸

Class: Kiho Maru

No.1

GRT: 149grt

Owner:

Official Number: 42125

Civilian Call Sign: JWJK

Laid Down: 12.36

Launched: 06.37

Completed: 06.37

Builder: K.K. Kanasashi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

3 Defense 15.10.41-10.04.42

Base Force 3 10.04.42-15.06.42

43 Guard 15.06.42-10.01.44

Base Force 30 10.01.44-05.04.45

Fate: sunk 05.04.45 by aircraft at Palau, Caroline Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Okamoto Sanpei 岡本三平	01.01.44-05.04.45

Kiku Maru 喜久丸

Class: Kiku Maru

GRT: 63grt

Owner:

Official Number: 48965

Civilian Call Sign: JMQR

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.42

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.10.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.10.44-20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

2 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Mochizuki Toshio 望月敏夫	02.11.44-09.45

Kimi Maru 11 Go 第十一號紀美丸

Class: Kimi Maru No.11

GRT: 37grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 42600

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.02.42

Base Force 8 10.02.42-10.04.42

81 Guard 10.04.42-21.03.43

Fate: sunk 21.03.43 by aircraft in New Britain

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.07.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kimpo Maru No. 1 第一金寳丸

Class: Fukuto Maru No.1

GRT: 139grt

Owner:

Official Number: 40376

Civilian Call Sign: JYQJ

Laid Down: 12.34

Launched: 05.35

Completed: 05.35

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval Drixstrict 05.09.41-10.12.41

Base Force 4/4 Fleet 10.12.41-10.04.42

Truk Defense/41 Guard/Base Force 4 10.04.42-14.10.44

Fate: sunk 14.10.44 by submarine off Truk, Caroline Islands

Position: 07-15N 151-45E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kinsho Maru 錦正丸

Class: Kinsho Maru

GRT: 39grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 43189

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-15.01.42

Base Force 7 15.01.42-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42- 10.04.42

Base Force 3/4 Fleet 10.04.42-01.05.42

62 Guard01.05.42-02.01.44

Fate: sunk 02.01.44 at Millet Atoll

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kiri Maru No. 2 Go 第二號桐丸

Class: Kiri Maru No.2

GRT: 70grt

Owner: Taiheiyo KK

Official Number: 44523

Civilian Call Sign: JDGM

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 01.12.41-10.04.42

4 Picket 10.04.42-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-23.07.45

Fate: sunk 23.07.45 by USS Sea Poacher (SS-406)

Position: 37-16N 141-04E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Iwasaki 岩崎德造	03.12.41-05.42
CWO Yawata 八幡鉄藏	05.42-09.01.43
CWO Torami Masayoshi 虎見政芳	09.01.43-01.04.45
CWO Suzuki Shokichi 鈴木正吉	01.04.45-09.45

Kishu Maru No. 2 第二紀州丸

Class: Kishu Maru No.2

GRT: 38grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 44202

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.01.42

Yokosuka Naval District 05.01.42-15.01.42

Base Force 6 15.01.42-10.04.42

61 Guard 10.04.42-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aircraft off Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kissho Maru No. 1 第一吉祥丸

Class: Fuku Maru No.5

GRT: 151grt

Owner:

Official Number: 45821

Civilian Call Sign: JIFN

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.39

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Kanasashi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-31.10.41

5 Defense Sqd 31.10.41-10.04.42

Base Force 5 10.04.42-01.03.44

Fate: sunk 23.01.44 by aircraft at Rabual, New Britain

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kiyo Maru 喜洋丸

Class:

GRT: 80grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 36432

Civilian Call Sign: JWZB

Laid Down: 19.12.29

Launched: 17.02.30

Completed: 10.03.30

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 10.12.41-25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-21.02.43

Returned to Owners: 21.02.43

Fate: unknown

Removed from Navy List 01.02.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Hirata Mitsufumi 平田三文	01.12.41-17.02.43
CWO Kitadai 北代榮明	17.02.43-21.02.43

Kiyo Maru 紀洋丸

Class: Kiyo Maru

GRT: 38grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 41770

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41- 31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-05.01.42

Base Force 7 05.01.42-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-10.04.42

Returned to Owner 10.04.42

Requisitioned: 01.06.42

61 Guard 01.06.42-17.09.43

Fate: sunk 17.09.43 by aircraft NW of New Britain

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kochi Maru No. 1 第一高知丸

Class: Kochi Maru No.1

GRT: 70grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44488

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.10.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.10.44-20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

3 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-17.03.45

Fate: sunk 17.03.45 by aircraft 120km NW of Ogasawara

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kanbe Hiromasa 神戸弘正	04.11.44-12.02.45
CWO Matsue Katsuji 松江勝治	12.02.45-17.03.45

Koei Maru No. 1 第十一光榮丸

Class: Koei Maru No.1

GRT: 99grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44478

Civilian Call Sign: JEUE

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.41

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.05.42-10.05.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sakshita Naoji 坂下直治	15.05.42-02.10.42
CWO Yasunaga Seiya 安永静哉	02.10.42-01.01.43
CWO Takada Kikuji 高田菊次	01.01.43-09.45

Koei Maru No. 10 第拾光榮丸

Class: Koei Maru No.10

GRT: 111grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39492

Civilian Call Sign: JEPE

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.02.43

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 15.02.43-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Chiba Tomio 千葉富雄	15.05.43-19.07.43
CWO Ota Sueo 太田末男	19.07.43-

Kofuku Maru 幸福丸

Class: Kofuku Maru

GRT: 37grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39701

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.34

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Maizuru Naval District 25.07.41-01.09.41

Maizuru Defense Sqd 01.09.41-10.09.42

Maizuru Guard 10.09.42-15.10.44

Kaimen Defense Sqd 15.10.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kojin Maru No. 5 第五幸神丸

Class:

GRT: 72grt

Owner:

Official Number: 38775

Civilian Call Sign: JRAJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.34

Completed:

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.10.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.10.44—20.10.45

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

3 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Ogawa 小川久藏	02.11.41-

Kojo Maru 高城丸

Class: Kojo Maru

GRT: 91grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39761

Civilian Call Sign: JFBH

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.35

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 10.12.41-15.01.42

Base Force 7 15.01.42-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-16.11.44

Fate: sunk 16.11.44 by USS Saury (SS-189) 90km west of Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 30-24N 139-27E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.01.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Hayashida Toyotoshi 林田豊年	01.12.41-13.10.43
CWO Takaragi Torakuma 寶來虎熊	13.10.43-16.11.44

Kokai Maru No. 1 第一黄海丸

Class: Kokai Maru No.1

GRT: 73grt

Official Number: C2338

Civilian Call Sign: JBRL

Owner:

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Maizuru Defense Sqd 10.12.41-31.12.41

Rashin Defense Sqd 31.12.41-15.04.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 15.04.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kushiyama Nariyoshi 櫛山成義	05.42-15.04.44
CWO Mizukami Mamoru 水上　守	15.04.44-09.45

Kokai Maru No. 6 第六黄海丸

Class: Kokai Maru No.6

GRT: 78grt

Owner:

Official Number: C2463

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.39

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Rashin Defense Sqd 31.12.41-20.07.45

Wonsan Base Force 20.07.45-11.08.45

Fate: Scuttled 11.08.45 at Hainan Island

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Hashiguchi 橋口早成	05.42-

Koki Maru 高貴丸

Class:

GRT: 80grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 35722

Civilian Call Sign: JNWK

Laid Down: 12.10.29

Launched: 19.11.29

Completed: 11.12.29

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 7 31.12.41-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-01.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 01.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-25.02.45

Fate: sunk 25.02.45 by US destroyers 300km NE of Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 31-00N 143.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Aoyama Kesimi 青山　袈裟美	01.02.42-04.43
CWO Yoshida Seijiro 吉田　清次郎	04.43-02.04.44
CWO Takahashi Goro 高橋五郎	02.04.44-25.02.45

Kompira Maru 金比羅丸

Class: Kompira Maru

GRT: 35grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 41756

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.02.42

Base Force 6 10.02.42-10.04.42

64 Guard 10.04.42-30.01.42

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aircraft in Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.05.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kompira Maru No. 2 Go 第二號金比羅丸

Class: Kompira Maru No.2

GRT: 89grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37925

Civilian Call Sign: JARG

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.33

Completed:

Builder: Ishinomaki Unyu Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.05.42-10.05.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Miyazaki Kasaku 宮崎嘉作	15.06.42-03.12.42
CWO Uemura Mohachiro 上村　茂八郎	03.12.42-01.02.44
CWO Kawaguchi Toshiro 河口敏郎	01.02.44-

Kompira Maru No. 3 第三金毘羅丸

Class: Komapira Maru No.3

GRT: 39grt

Owner:

Official Number: 48448

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.41

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.12.44

Onogawa Defense Sqd 20.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Suzuki Yasaburo 鈴木　弥三郎	02.45-09.45

Kompira Maru No. 8 第八金毘羅丸

Class: Kompira Maru No.8

GRT: 122grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44088

Civilian Call Sign: JVGL

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.37

Completed:

Builder: Murakami Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-15.10.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 15.10.41-20.11.41

Base Force 11 20.11.41-20.01.42

Base Force 9 20.01.42-17.06.42

Chichi Jima Area 17.06.42-01.09.44

Fate: sunk 01.09.44 by aircraft

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Ens Sato 佐藤辰藏	-01.09.44

Koryo Maru No. 11 第十一興漁丸

Class: Koryo Maru No.11

GRT: 53grt

Owner: Chosen Yushi KK

Official Number: C2410

Civilian Call Sign: JDWL

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.37

Completed:

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Rashin Defense Sqd 10.12.41-20.07.45

Wonsan Base Force 20.07.42-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Fukumoto Tokuo 福元徳男	05.42-

Koryo Maru No. 12 第十二興漁丸

Class: Koryo Maru No.11

GRT: 53grt

Owner: Chosen Yushi KK

Official Number: C2415

Civilian Call Sign: JDXL

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.37

Completed:

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Rashin Defense Sqd 10.12.41-15.04.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 15.04.44-15.05.44

Ise Bay Defense Sqd 15.05.44-20.10.44

Reclassed Submarine Chasher 20.10.44

Ise Bay Defense Sqd 20.10.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Hidaka Toshio 日高利夫	05.42-15.04.43
CWO Shinnabe Bunkichi 眞鍋文吉	15.04.44-01.11.44
S.D.Mid Shinnabe Bunkichi 眞鍋文吉	01.11.44-

Kosei Maru 幸生丸

Class: Kosei Maru

GRT: 104grt

Owner:

Official Number: 29979

Civilian Call Sign: JBBB

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.24

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Kobe Seikosho Toba Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-10.12.41

Base Force 4/4 Fleet 10.12.41-10.04.42

Truk Defense/41 Guard/Base Force 4 10.04.42-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kosei Maru 興生丸

Class: Kosei Maru

GRT: 34grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 43200

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.37

Completed

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.07.42

81 Guard 01.07.42-11.10.43

Fate: sunk 11.10.43 by aircraftカレージ岬沖

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kosei Maru No. 1 第一幸盛丸

Class: Kosei Maru No.1

GRT: 79grt

Owner:

Official Number: 40174

Civilian Call Sign: JZSH

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.35

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.03.42

Yokosuka Naval District 10.03.42-10.04.42

65 Guard 10.04.42-09.45

Fate: wrecked 25.09.45

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Koshin Maru 工進丸

Class: Koshin Maru

GRT: 67grt

Official Number: 45232

Civilian Call Sign: JAFN

Owner:

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.39

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.05.42-10.05.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-11.07.43

Fate: sunk 11.07.43 by aircraft 620km east of Paramushir Island

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Tsuruhama Inao 濱　稲男	15.06.42-11.08.42
CWO Kita Kiyoharu 喜田　喜代治	11.08.42-11.07.43

Koshin Maru No. 5 第五光進丸

Class: Koshin Maru No.5

GRT: 69grt

Official Number: 44122

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Owner:

Laid Down:

Launched: 6.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.02.42

Base Force 8 10.02.42-10.04.42

82 Guard 10.04.42-25.03.44

90 Guard 25.03.44-10.07.44

Base Force 27 10.07.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 01.02.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kosho Maru No. 2 第二幸昌丸

Class: Kosho Maru No.2

GRT: 133grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43981

Civilian Call Sign: JXZK

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.38

Completed: 05.38

Builder: Uchida Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval District 20.09.41-20.11.41

Kure Defense Sqd 20.11.41-01.04.43

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 01.04.43-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-13.04.45

Fate: sunk 13.04.45 by USS Parche (SS-384) 49km NE Miyagi

Position: 38-27N 142-13E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Ogawa Hifumi 小川　一二三	05.43-09.03.44
S.D. Ens Sasaki Rintaro 佐々木　林太郎	09.03.44-12.44
CWO Kobayashi Takanori 小林孝徳	12.44-13.04.45

Kotohira Maru No. 1 第一琴平丸

Class: Kotohira Maru No.1

GRT: 38grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43475

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.01.42

Base Force 6 05.01.42- 10.04.42

Ponape Defense Sqd 10.04.42-

Fate: unknown

Removed from Navy List: 20.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kotohira Maru No. 7 第七琴平丸

Class: Kotohira Maru No.7

GRT: 104grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43155

Civilian Call Sign: JGSK

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 01.12.41-10.04.42

4 Picket 10.04.42-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-20.12.44

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 20.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Konno Gunji今野軍治	03.12.41-09.45

Kotoshiro Maru 事代丸

Class: Kotoshiro Maru

GRT: 90grt

Owner:

Official Number: 48007

Civilian Call Sign: JQAP

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.41

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.07.42
63 Guard 05.07.42-02.01.44

Fate: sunk 31.01.44 by aircraft

Position: 08-30N 171.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kotoshiro Maru No. 12 第十二事代丸

Class:

GRT: 91grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44475

Civilian Call Sign: JERE

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.39

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.07.40

Yokosuka Naval District 25.07.40-08.10.40

Returned to owner 08.10.40

Requisitioned: 10.10.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.10.44-20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

1 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-04.04.45

Fate: sunk 04.04.45 by aircraft 70km SSW Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 30-00N 140.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Tanada Toshio 棚田俊夫	02.11.44-09.45

Kotoshiro Maru No. 8 第八事代丸

Class: Kotoshiro Maru No.8

GRT: 109grt

Owner:

Official Number: 42140

Civilian Call Sign: JXDK

Laid Down:

Launched: 08.36

Completed:

Builder: Uchida Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-15.10.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 15.10.41-10.04.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 10.04.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-05.08.43

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet/NE Area Fleet 05.08.43-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-13.02.45

Fate: sunk 13.02.45 by USS Sennet (SS-408) 210km WSW of Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 30-00N 138-30E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Mizoguchi 溝口房藏	24.11.41-24.04.43
CWO Kumasaka Tadashi 熊坂　貞	24.04.43-13.02.45

Koza Maru No. 2 第二古座丸

Class: Koza Maru No.2

GRT: 37grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 42985

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 08.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-15.01.42

Base Force 7 15.01.42-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3/4 Fleet 25.02.42-01.05.42

62 Guard 01.05.42-06.02.44

Fate: sunk 06.02.44 by aircraft at Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kunimiya Maru 國宮丸

Class: Kunimiya Maru

GRT: 104grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43154

Civilian Call Sign: JWHK

Laid Down: 03.12.36

Launched: 21.04.37

Completed: 25.04.37

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-15.10.41

Ominato Defense Sqd 15.10.41-25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-05.08.43

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet/NE Area Fleet 05.08.43-19.02.44

Fate: foundered 19.02.44 950km east of Shioyazaki, Fukushima

Position: 38-00N 151.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Ens Iwase Iwaji 岩瀬岩次	15.10.41-02.03.42
CWO Numakura Hideo 沼倉英夫	02.03.42-

Kyowa Maru No. 2 第貮共和丸

Class: Kyowa Maru No.2

GRT: 108grt

Owner:

Official Number: 40356

Civilian Call Sign: JVEJ

Laid Down: 12.34

Launched: 04.35

Completed: 05.35

Builder: Ichikawa Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.09.40

Kure Naval District 15.09.40-08.10.40

Returned to owners: 08.10.40

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 15.10.41-20.11.41

Kure Defense Sqd 20.11.41-01.04.43

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 01.04.43- 15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-10.03.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 10.03.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-16.10.44

Fate: sunk 16.10.44 by USS Tilefish (SS-307) 9km NNW Matsuwa, Kuril Islands

Position: 48-07N 153-04E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Hidanu Satoru 肥谷　覺	05.43-16.10.44

Kyowa Maru No. 3 第参共和丸

Class: Kyowa Maru No.3

GRT: 154grt

Owner:

Official Number: 48229

Civilian Call Sign: JAAP

Laid Down: 01.41

Launched: 11.04.41

Completed: 05.41

Builder: Ichikawa Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 01.05.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-18.02.45

Fate sunk 18.02.45 by US destroyers

Position: 31-00N 137-30E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Lt(jg) Itagaki Masao 板垣正雄	26.06.42-09.43
CWO Mikami Masakichi 三上政吉	09.43-11.43
CWO Takahashi 高橋忠意	09.02.44-

Kyuei Maru 久榮丸

Class: Kyuei Maru

GRT: 65grt

Owner:

Official Number: 38300

Civilian Call Sign: JPNK

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.33

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Yokosuka Naval district 01.02.42-10.04.42

62 Guard 10.04.42-16.10.42

Fate: sunk 16.10.42 by USS San Juan (CL-54) in Gilbert Islands

Position: 05-00S 176.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.12.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Luzon Maru 呂宋丸

Class:

GRT: 99grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 44772

Civilian Call Sign: JDUM

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.38

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

7 Defense Sqd 31.12.41-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Watanabe Suehiro 渡部末弘	01.12.41-01.11.42
CWO Tahara 田原萬幸	01.11.42-01.02.44
CWO Tsuruhama Inao 濱　稲男	01.02.44-05.07.44
CWO Ono Masao 大野正雄	05.07.44-

Manei Maru 萬榮丸

Class: Manei Maru

GRT: 81grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37397

Civilian Call Sign: JGSE

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.31

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-10.04.42

Kure Defense Sqd 10.04.42-01.04.43

Kurile Is Base Force 01.04.43-04.10.43

Fate: wrecked 04.10.43 in storm Hitokappu Bay, Etorofu

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sumio Kanji 住野貫治	06.43-04.10.43

Manei Maru No. 5 第五萬榮丸

Class: Manei Maru No.5

GRT: 99grt

Owner:

Official Number: 47354

Civilian Call Sign: JCAP

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.41

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.10.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.10.44-20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-18.02.45

Fate: sunk 18.02.45 by unknown cause 75km SW Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position:

Dead: 30-00N 139-30E

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sato Masakichi 佐藤政吉	02.11.44-18.02.45

Manju Maru 萬壽丸

Class:

GRT: 80grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 34659

Civilian Call Sign: JWHB

Laid Down: 16.04.29

Launched: 09.04.29

Completed: 01.06.29

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 01.12.41-10.04.42

4 Picket 10.04.42-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-20.12.44

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 20.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sakaguchi Kiichi 坂口喜一	03.12.41-06.42

Masa Maru No. 3 第三正丸

Class: Masa Maru No.3

GRT: 84grt

Owner:

Official Number: 40737

Civilian Call Sign: JRWH

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.36

Completed:

Builder: Muroto Gyogyo Kumiai Dock

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Kure Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Kii Defense Sqd 10.12.41-20.01.45

3 Picket/Sentai 22 20.01.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Asano Jinichi 淺野仁一	12.41-11.11.42
CWO Arashima 荒島艶四	11.11.42-20.11.42
CWO Yamashita Masumi 山下益美	20.11.42-12.43
CWO Aoyama Umataro 青山　馬太郎	12.43-10.44
CWO Maie Shoichi 眞家正市	10.44-09.45

Matsufuku Maru No. 3 第三松福丸

Class: Matsufuki Maru No.3

GRT: 66grt

Owner:

Official Number: 48465

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 08.41

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.09.44-05.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 05.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-

Fate: sunk 19.06.45 by mine 1.8km NW of Heseki

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sagi Rokuhei 鷺　六平	18.10.44-19.06.45

Matsumori Maru No. 3 第三松盛丸

Class: Matsumori Maru No.3

GRT: 157grt

Owner: Tokai Enyo Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 43887

Civilian Call Sign: JWWK

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.39

Completed: 02.39

Builder: Tokai Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-15.10.41

Base Force 7 15.10.41-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sugawara Jinnosuke 菅原甚之助	01.02.42-15.06.42
CWO Tezuka 手塚粕藏	21.10.43-

Matsusho Maru 松生丸

Class: Matsuho Maru

GRT: 88grt

Owner:

Official Number: 36360

Civilian Call Sign: JCRH

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.31

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Kure Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Kii Defense Sqd 10.12.41-20.01.45

1 Picket/Sentai 22 20.01.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Moriwaki Shigemi 森脇繁美	12.41-05.42
Resv Lt(jg) Samine Shigeo 佐峠繁夫	05.42-03.06.42
CWO Sakaguchi Kiichi 坂口喜一	03.06.42-10.10.43
CWO Nakane Kenzo 中根建藏	10.10.43-09.45

Matsusho Maru No. 2 第二松生丸

Class:

GRT: 128grt

Owner: Showa Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 49449

Civilian Call Sign: JMYP

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.43

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.12.44

Yokosuka Naval District 01.12.44-20.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-12.03.45

Fate: sunk 12.03.45 by aircraft 250km SE Amami-O-Shima

Position: 26-54N 131.38E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Meisho Maru 明照丸

Class: Meisho Maru

GRT: 142grt

Owner:

Official Number: 35606

Civilian Call Sign: JFEC

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.29

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 01.10.41-15.10.41

Base Force 6 15.10.41-10.04.42

62 Guard 10.04.42-03.04.44

Fate: sunk 03.04.44 by aircraft at Jaluit, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Mie Maru 三重丸

Class: Mie Maru

GRT: 95grt

Owner:

Civilian Call Sign: JGIE

Official Number: 37880

Laid Down: 10.05.32

Launched: 22.06.32

Completed: 05.08.32

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

Yokosuka Naval Ditrict 01.05.42-10.05.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-26.05.44

Fate: sunk 26.05.44 by aircraft

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 15.09.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Ito Tashiro 伊藤　太四郎	07.06.42-06.07.43
CWO Onodera Minoru 小野寺　豊	06.07.43-26.05.44

Mifuku Maru 三福丸

Class: Mifuku Maru

GRT: 161grt

Owner:

Official Number: 40846

Civilian Call Sign: JVHJ

Laid Down: 01.35

Launched: 6.35

Completed: 6.35

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-15.10.41

5 Defense 15.10.41-10.04.42

Base Force 5 10.04.42-01.12.44

4 Fleet 01.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Mikuni Maru No. 5 第五三國丸

Class: Mikuni Maru No.5

GRT: 80grt

Owner:

Official Number: 46949

Civilian Call Sign: JINN

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.41

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.07.42

61 Guard 05.07.42-30.01.44

Fate: missing from 30.01.44 in Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved: 0

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Mishima Maru 美島丸

Class: Mishima Maru

GRT: 34grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 43192

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.02.42

Base Force 8 10.02.42-10.04.42

82 Guard 10.04.42-10.12.43

Fate sunk 10.12.43by aircraft at Rabual, New Britain

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.02.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Mitakara Maru No. 1 第一見寳丸

Class:

Civilian Call Sign: JWTK

GRT: 179grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43886

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.38

Completed: 02.37

Builder: K.K. Kanasashi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Base Force 6 15.10.41-24.02.42

Fate: sunk 24.02.42 by aircraft from USS Enterprise (CV-6) at Wake Island

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Miwasaki Maru 三輪崎丸

Class: Miwasaki Maru

GRT: 39grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44515

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.01.42

Base Force 6 05.01.42-22.10.42

Fate: sunk 22.10.42 by warships 190km south of Gilbert Islands

Position: 03-00S 174-55E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.12.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Miya Maru 宮丸

Class: Miya Maru

GRT: 81grt

Owner: Ohama Gyogyo Kumiai

Official Number: 40561

Civilian Call Sign: JLZI

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.35

Completed: 6.35

Builder: Ishinomaki Unyu Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-15.10.41

Ominato Naval District 15.10.41-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sakamoto 阪本　伊恵信	1941-12.41
CWO Fujita 藤田　二三盛	12.41-01.06.42
CWO Horigoshi Ichiro 堀越　伊知郎	01.06.42-01.45
CWO Arai 新井　新吉知郎	01.45-09.45

Miyagi Maru 宮城丸

Class: Miyagi Maru

GRT: 248grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39303

Civilian Call Sign: JAUG

Laid Down: 08.33

Launched: 02.34

Completed: 07.34

Builder: Ishinomaki Unyu Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 03.01.42

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 03.01.42-04.08.44

Fate: sunk 04.08.44 by USS Sterlet (SS-392)

Position: 29-10N 141-05E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Miyuki Maru みゆき丸

Class: Miyuki Maru

GRT: 66grt

Owner: Sado Kisen KK

Official Number: 40596

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.04.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 15.04.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Okami Yoshimi 岡見賀美	20.04.44-08.05.44
CWO Sato Matsuji 佐藤松二	08.05.44-09.45

Mogami Maru もがみ丸

Class: Mogami Maru

GRT: 77grt

Owner:

Official Number: 36768

Civilian Call Sign: JYJB

Laid Down: 12.06.31

Launched: 30.07.31

Completed: 29.09.31

Builder: K.K. Asano Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.04.44
4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 15.04.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Saito Toshiya 齊藤利也	20.04.44-09.45

Musashi Maru 武藏丸

Class: Musashi Maru

GRT: 104grt

Owner:

Official Number: 36838

Civilian Call Sign: JGWC

Laid Down: 24.12.31

Launched: 05.03.22

Completed: 23.04.32

Builder: K.K. Asano Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.09.44-20.10.44

5 Picket/SentaiM 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 2220.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kataguchi Shogo 片口正吾	28.10.44-09.45

Myojin Maru No. 2 Go 第二號明神丸

Class: Myojin Maru No.2

GRT: 128grt

Owner: Showa Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 48162

Civilian Call Sign: JMTP

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.43

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.09.44-05.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 05.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kobayashi Keiji 小林恵次	05.10.44-09.45

Myojin Maru No. 3 第三明神丸

Class: Myojin Maru No.3

GRT: 76grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37435

Civilian Call Sign: JGJK

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.32

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.05.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Makino Shimeo 牧野　七五三男	07.06.42-04.02.44
CWO Sakuma Chuuji 佐久間　忠治	04.02.44-09.10.44
CWO Kaneko 金子　才四郎	09.10.44-

Myojin Maru No. 5 第五明神丸

Class: Myojin Maru No.5

GRT: 87grt

Owner:

Official Number: 38902

Civilian Call Sign: JASG

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.33

Completed:

Builder: Murakami Zosensho

Requisitioned: 06.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 06.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 31.12.41-15.03.42

Fate: sunk 15.03.42 by submaruine off Jaluit, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Myojin Maru No. 7 第七明神丸

Class: Myojin Maru No.7

GRT: 96grt

Owner:

Official Number: 41535

Civilian Call Sign: JGRK

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.36

Completed:

Builder: Ishinomaki Unyu Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-10.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 10.02.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-13.07.45

Fate: sunk 13.07.45 by aircraft 35 km west of Chihi Jima

Position: 27-00N 141-50E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Miyasawa Tsutou 宮澤　傳	15.10.41-01.11.44
S.D. Mid Date Harumi 伊達春美	01.11.44-13.07.45

Myojin Maru No. 12 第十二明神丸

Class:

GRT: 66grt

Owner:

Official Number: 48449

Civilian Call Sign: JQXP

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.41

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.05.42-10.05.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-27.03.45

Fate: sunk 27.03.45 by aircraft 100km SW Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 30-15N 139-34E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Iijima Yukichi 飯島勇吉	07.06.42-27.03.45

Nachi Maru No. 2 第二那智丸

Class: Nachi Maru No.2

GRT: 35grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 44117

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.02.42

Base Force 6 10.02.42-10.04.42

63 Guard 10.04.42-31.01.44

Fate: sunk 31.01.44 by aircraft at Maloelap Atoll

Position: 08-30N 171.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Nansatsu Maru No. 3 第三南薩丸

Class: Nansatsu Maru No.3

GRT: 149grt

Owner:

Official Number: 42458

Civilian Call Sign: JSVJ

Laid Down: 08.36

Launched: 01.37

Completed: 01.37

Builder: Miyaji Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.09.40

Sasebo Naval District 15.09.40-08.10.40

Returned to owner 08.10.40

Requisitioned: 10.03.41

Returned to owner 10.04.41

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-20.11.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 20.11.41-01.11.43

Okinawa Defense Sqd 01.11.43-10.10.44

Fate: sunk 10.10.44 by aircraft 18km NW Naha, Okinawa

Position: 26-20N 127-35E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Matsushita Kintaro 松下　金太郎	20.11.41-

Nansatsu Maru No. 5 第五南薩丸

Class: Nansatsu Maru No.5

GRT: 132grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39948

Civilian Call Sign: JSIJ

Laid Down: 05.34

Launched: 01.35

Completed: 02.35

Builder: K.K. Makurazaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.09.44-05.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 05.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Miyazaki Yoshio 宮崎義雄	05.10.44-09.45 CK

Nanshin Maru No. 2 第貮南進丸

Class: Nanshin Maru No.2

GRT: 37grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 40532

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.02.42

Base Force 8 10.02.42-10.04.42

81 Guard 10.04.42-20.03.44

Fate: sunk 20.03.44 by aircraft at Rabual, New Britain

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Nanshin Maru No. 3 第参南進丸

Class: Nanshin Maru No.2

GRT: 37grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 40534

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-05.01.42

Base Force 7 05.01.42-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42-10.04.42

Base Force 3/4 Fleet 10.04.42-01.05.42

61 Guard 01.05.42-25.03.44

19 Guard 25.03.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 01.02.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Nanshin Maru No. 13 第十三南進丸

Class: Nanshin Maru No. 13

GRT: 85grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: T 424

Civilian Call Sign: JLMK

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Satomi Shozaburo 里見　昇三郎	09.01.43-09.45

Nanshin Maru No. 15 第十五南進丸

Class: Nanshin Maru No. 13

GRT: 85grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: T 425

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Suzuki Nobuo 鈴木信雄	09.01.43-05.45

Nanshin Maru No. 16 第十六南進丸

Class: Nanshin Maru No.13

GRT: 85grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: T 426

Civilian Call Sign: JMBK

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Mako Defense Sqd 10.12.41-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-01.02.43

Fate: unknown

Removed from Navy List: 01.02.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Fujimoto Katsuki 藤本勝記	01.02.42-01.02.43

Nanshin Maru No. 18 第十八南進丸

Class: Nanshin Maru No.18

GRT: 85grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: T 428

Civilian Call Sign: JMPK

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Mako Defense Sqd 15.10.41-15.01.42

Base Force 715.01.42-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44
2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Yamauchi Midori 山内　緑	01.02.42-05.42
CWO Kanmatsu Naohi 寒松直平	05.42-11.08.42
CWO Yano 矢野畩松	08.02.43-17.04.43
CWO Abe Kichiya 阿部吉彌	17.04.43-04.43
CWO Handa Toshio 半田敏雄	04.43-05.43
CWO Abe Kichayi 阿部吉彌	05.05.43-19.07.43
CWO Kanamoto Shozaburo 金本　庄三郎	19.07.43-05.05.44
CWO Nakamura Yoshio 中村嘉夫	05.05.44-09.45

Nanshin Maru No. 21 第二十一南進丸

Class: Nanshin Maru No.21

GRT: 88grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: T 430

Civilian Call Sign: JMXK

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-06.10.41

Mako Defense Sqd06.10.41-07.01.42

Base Force 7.01.42-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-19.04.42

Fate: sunk 19.04.42 by Kiso after being damaged by aircraft

Position: 37-22N 151-15E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Arima Masao 有馬正男	01.02.42-19.04.42

Nanshin Maru No. 22 第二十二南進丸

Class: Nanshin Maru No.21

GRT: 88grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 42553

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-15.01.42

Base Force 7 15.01.42-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-01.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 01.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-08.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Nakasu Umeo 仲須梅雄	01.02.42-25.01.44
CWO Iwasaki Naoharu 岩崎直晴	25.01.44-09.45

Nanshin Maru No. 26 第二十六南進丸

Class: Nanshin Maru No.26

GRT: 81grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: T 433

Civilian Call Sign: JLEL

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-06.10.41

Mako Defense Sqd 06.10.41-07.01.42

Base Force 707.01.42-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-01.02.45

Fate: sunk 01.02.45 by submarine 500km west of Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 30-05N 135-15E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 20.02.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Yasunaga Seiya 安永静哉	01.02.42-02.10.42
CWO Kukiyama Sadami 久木山　貞美	15.05.43-01.08.44
CWO Tsukada Ryoukichi 塚田良吉	01.08.44-01.02.45

Nanshin Maru No. 27 第二十七南進丸

Class: Nanshin Maru No.26

GRT: 83grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: T434

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Mako Defense Sqd 10.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 7 31.12.41-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-07.09.42

Fate: sunk 07.09.42 by USS Pompano (SS-181) 900km east of Nojima Zaki

Position: 35-59N 150-36E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 20.10.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sakurai Masuo 櫻井　満州男	01.02.42-07.09.42

Nanshin Maru No. 28 第二十八南進丸

Class: Nanshin Maru No.26

GRT: 83grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: T 463

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-05.10.41

Mako Defense Sqd 05.10.41-15.01.42

Base Force 7 15.01.42-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-17.02.45

Fate: sunk 17.02.45 by aircraft 320km west of Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 30-00N 137-30E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Iwamoto 岩本桑藏	01.02.42-08.02.43
CWO Nakatose 中渡瀬　德藏	08.02.43-25.01.44
CWO Nakao Kazuyoshi 中尾一義	25.01.44-01.02.45

Nanshin Maru No. 33 第三十三南進丸

Class: Nanshin Maru No.33

GRT: 86grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: T 437

Civilian Call Sign: JLIL

Laid Down:

Launched: 6.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Mako Defense Sqd 10.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 7 31.12.41-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-19.06.45

Sentai 81 20.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Nanshin Maru No. 35 第三十五南進丸

Class: Nanshin Maru No. 33

GRT: 86grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: T 438

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 6.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval Disrtrict 01.12.41-10.12.41

Mako Defense Sqd 10.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 7 31.12.41-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 801.44-18.02.45

Fate: sunk 18.02.45 by US destroyers 100km SE of Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 30-00N 142.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Tani Chodayu 谷　長太夫	01.02.42-03.05.44
CWO Nakano Osamu 中野　修	03.05.44-18.02.45

Nanshin Maru No. 36 第三十六南進丸

Class: Nanshin Maru No.36

GRT: 81grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: T 439

Civilian Call Sign: JLJL

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-18.02.45

Fate: sunk 18.02.45 by aircraft 55km SW Mikomoto Jima

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kakizaki Yujiro 柿崎　勇次郎	09.01.43-24.04.43
CWO Yagi Ken 八木　謙	24.04.43-18.02.45

Nanshin Maru No. 37 第三十七南進丸

Class: Nanshin Maru No.36

GRT: 81grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: T 440

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Date Harumi 伊達春美	26.06.42-27.10.43
CWO Yamagata Yujiro 山形　勇次郎	27.10.43-09.45

Nanshin Maru No. 38 第三十八南進丸

Class: Nanshin Maru No.38

GRT: 80grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: T 441

Civilian Call Sign: JMVL

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 731.12.41-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Toriyama Masaichi 鳥山政一	01.02.42-01.11.42
CWO Imamura Jinsuka 今村甚助	01.11.42-13.10.43
CWO Tanaka Shigeyuki 田中重行	13.10.43-08.44
CWO Ohara Takato 小原高登	08.44-09.45

Nanshu Maru 2 Go 第二號南洲丸

Class: Nanshu Maru No.2

GRT: 43grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 25.10.41

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41
Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 331.10.41-15.01.42

Base Force 715.01.42-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 fFleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42-10.04.42

Base Force 3/4 Fleet 10.04.42-01.05.42

61 Guard01.05.42-08.03.44

Fate: sunk 08.03.44 by aircraft at New Britain

Position: 04-11S 152-28E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Nanshu Maru No. 5 第五南州丸

Class: Nanshu Maru No.5

GRT: 39grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44374

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.01.42

Base Force 6 05.01.42-10.02.42

Returned to Owner 10.02.42

Fate: unknown

Removed from Navy List: 10.02.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Narita Maru 成田丸

Class:

GRT: 99grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43393

Civilian Call Sign: JVCL

Laid Down: 15.02.37

Launched: 15.06.37

Completed: 10.07.37

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.12.41-10.01.42

Fate: wrecked 10.01.42 on Miura Peninsual

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 22.01.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

New Guinea Maru ニウギニア丸

Class: New Guinea Maru

GRT: 141grt

Owner:

Official Number: 38800

Civilian Call Sign: JBOH

Laid Down: 02.34

Launched: 07.34

Completed: 08.34

Builder: Hirai Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.02.42

Base Force 6 10.02.42-10.04.42

65 Guard 10.04.42-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aircraft off Wake Island

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.05.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Nichiran Maru No. 3 第三日蘭丸

Class: Nichiran Maru No.3

GRT: 32grt

Owner:

Official Number: 41519

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-05.01.42

Base Force 7 05.01.42-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42-10.04.42

Base Force 3/4 Fleet 10.04.42-01.05.42

62 Guard 01.05.42-25.03.42

19 Guard 25.03.42-12.07.44

Fate: sunk 12.07.44 by USS Piranha (SS-389) in Luzon Straits, Philippines

Position: 18-50N 120-40E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.02.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Nikko Maru No. 3 第三日康丸

Class: Nikko Maru No.3

GRT: 46grt

Owner:

Official Number: 47540

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.39

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.12.44

Onogawa Defense Sqd 20.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Yamada Heijiro 山田　平治郎	02.45-

Nisshin Maru No. 1 第一日進丸

Class: Nisshin Maru No.1

GRT: 66grt

Owner:

Official Number: 38529

Civilian Call Sign: JAPG

Laid Down:

Launched: 08.39

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.05.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Suzuki Misu 鈴木美壽	07.42-09.45

Nitto Maru No. 1 第一日東丸

Class: Nitto Maru No.1

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nitto Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 37104

Civilian Call Sign: JHKC

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.31

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 7 31.12.41-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Takahashi Kensaku 高橋謙策	01.02.42-05.43
CWO Takahashi Kozo 高橋幸藏	05.43-09.45

Nitto Maru No. 2 第二日東丸

Class: Nitto Maru No.1

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nitto Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 37105

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.31

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 7 31.12.41-15.01.42

Sasebo Defense Sqd 15.01.42-19.01.42

Fate: sunk 19.01.42 in collision 60km north Ogawasara

Position: 38-10N 141-39E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.02.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Nitto Maru No. 23 第二十三日東丸

Class: Nitto Maru No.23

GRT: 90grt

Owner: Nitto Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 41121

Civilian Call Sign: JCWK

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.35

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 7/5 Fleet 31.12.41-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-18.04.42

Fate: sunk 18.04.42 at 07.23hrs by USS Nashville (CL-43)

Position: 36-00N 152-10E

Dead: 14 (9?)

Saved: 0 (5?)

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
*CWO Nakamura Seisaku 中村盛作	01.02.42-18.04.42

Nitto Maru No. 25 第二十五日東丸

Class: Nitto Maru No.3

GRT: 90grt

Owner: Nitto Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 37122

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.31

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

ex-第七日東丸

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 7 31.12.41-15.01.42

Chinkai Defense Sqd 15.01.42-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Mid Kitamura Seigo 北村清吾	01.45-09.45

Oden Maru 王田丸

Class:

GRT: 99grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 44771

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.38

Completed: 25.05.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.12.41-31.12.41

Oshima Defense Sqd 31.12.41-10.04.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 10.04.42-31.05.42

Ominato Defense Sqd 31.05.42-10.03.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 10.03.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Ck Officers Ota Maru?
Resv Lt(jg) Nakane 中根碓雄	16.04.42-01.07.42
Resv Lt(jg) Koga Kenjiro 古家乾二郎	01.07.42-07.42
S.D. Lt(jg) Uchiyama Hirotaka 内山廣隆	07.42-31.05.43
S.D. Mid Arai Shinpei 新井眞平	31.05.43-30.09.43
CWO Kitada Daiji 北田大次	30.09.43-10.03.44
CWO Higashitani Ko 東谷　廣	10.03.44-

Oebisu Maru No. 3 第三大戎丸

Class: Oebisu Maru No.3

GRT: 95grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37800

Civilian Call Sign: JNKM

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.33

Completed:

Builder: Nagai Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.05.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-16.11.44

Fate: sunk 16.11.44 by USS Burrfish (SS-312) 130km south of Hachijo, Izu Archipelago

Position: 31-53N 139-40E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.02.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Tamura Satoshi 田村　悟	15.06.42-12.10.42
CWO Yamamoto Tokichi 山本藤吉	12.10.42-01.01.43
CWO Onuki Mamoru 小貫　衛	01.01.43-16.11.44

Ogatsu Maru 雄勝丸

盛厚丸、共榮丸 (Kyoei Maru)

Class:

GRT: 92grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37108

Civilian Call Sign: JYLB

Laid Down: 24.06.31

Launched: 13.08.31

Completed: 15.09.31

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.03.42

Yokosuka Naval District 15.03.42-20.03.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 20.03.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Horie Hisahi 堀江　久	01.01.43-04.45
CWO Ikegami Kitaro 池上　喜太郎	04.45-20.05.45
S.D. Mid Suzuki Nobuo 鈴木信雄	20.05.45-09.45

Ojima Maru 雄島丸

Class: Ojima Maru

GRT: 79grt

Owner:

Official Number: 40550

Civilian Call Sign: JLVI

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.35

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Ominato Guard District 15.10.41-14.07.45

Fate: sunk 14.07.45 by aircraft off Shiriyazaki

Position: 41.30N141-30E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Higashitani Ko 東谷　廣	15.10.41-01.06.42
CWO Takeda Chouji 武田長治	01.06.42-01.11.43
CWO Kuriahara Jinsuke 栗原甚介	01.11.43-01.45
CWO Sasaki Yoshizo 佐々木　吉三	01.45-14.07.45

Oki Maru No. 1 第一大喜丸

Class: Oki Maru No.1

GRT: 83grt

Owner:

Official Number: 36827

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 08.31

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.09.44-05.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 05.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-14.03.45

Fate: sunk 14.03.45 by aircraft 430km ESE Amami-O-Shima

Position: 27-30N 133-40E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Inoue Tomizo 井上富藏	22.10.44-14.03.45

Oyafune Maru No. 1 第一親船丸

Class:

GRT: 84grt

Owner:

Civilian Call Sign: JGNN

Official Number: 37750

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.33

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned 03.01.42

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 03.01.42-17.04.42

Returned to Owner: 17.04.42

Requisitioned: 10.10.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.10.44-20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

2 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Chiba Takashi 千葉　宗	28.11.44-09.45

Palau Maru Palau 丸

Class: Palau Maru

GRT: 35grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 41757

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-15.01.42

Base Force 7 07.01.42-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42-10.04.42

Base Force 3/4 Fleet 10.04.42-01.05.42

65 Guard 01.05.42-06.02.44

Fate: sunk 06.02.44 by aircraft at Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Palau Maru No. 2 第二Palau 丸

Class: Palau Maru No.2

GRT: 39grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 42614

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.01.42

Base Force 6 05.01.42-10.02.42

Returned to Owner 10.02.42

Fate: unknown

Removed from Navy List: 10.02.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Ran Maru 蘭丸

Class: Ran Maru

GRT: 71grt

Owner: Taiheiyo Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 44524

Civilian Call Sign: JDHM

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.02.42-10.04.42

62 Guard 10.04.42-16.01.42

Fate: sunk 16.01.44 by aircraft 50km north of Fanning Island, Gilbert Islands

Position: 05-02N 160-02E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Reiko Maru 麗光丸

Class:

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 40499

Civilian Call Sign: JKUL

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.35

Completed: 10.05.35

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Maizuru Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Maizuru Defense Sqd 10.12.41-10.09.42

Maizuru Guard 10.09.42-10.03.44

4 Picket/Senti 22/NE Area Fleet 10.03.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Takehara Kazumi 武原一美	10.03.44-09.45

Ryoei Maru No. 2 第二良榮丸

Class: Ryoei Maru No.2

GRT: 53grt

Owner:

Official Number: 46289

Civilian Call Sign: JVNM

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.39

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.04.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 15.04.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Oomichi Shinichi 大道眞一	24.04.44-09.45

Ryosho Maru No. 2 第二漁勝丸

Class: Ryosho Maru No.2

GRT: 99grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43674

Civilian Call Sign: JXQK

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.37

Completed:

Builder: Inoue Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.09.40

Kure Naval District 15.09.40-08.10.40

Returned to Owner 08.10.40

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 15.10.41-20.11.41

Kure defense Sqd 20.11.41-10.04.42

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.04.42-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-10.08.45

Fate: sunk 10.08.45 by aircraft in Ishinomaki Wan

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Fujita Shiro 藤田四郎	05.43-06.44
CWO Ito Saburo 板生三郎	06.44-10.08.45

Ryujin Maru No. 3 第三龍神丸

Class: Ryujin Maru No.3

GRT: 84grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39297

Civilian Call Sign: JLBI

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.34

Completed:

Builder: Ishinomaki Unyu Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 06.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 06.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 6 31.12.41-10.04.42

61 Guard 10.04.42-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aircraft Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.05.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO 　壹岐	16.03.43-

Ryuju Maru No. 1 第一龍重丸

Class:

GRT: 131grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39946

Civilian Call Sign: JSGJ

Laid Down: 07.34

Launched: 01.35

Completed: 02.35

Builder: Shimoto Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Mako Defense Sqd 15.10.41-31.12.41

Base Force 7 31.12.41-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-10.01.44

Fate: wrecked 10.01.44 1,350km east of Inubousaki

Position: 36-06N 155-24E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Tsuruhama Inao濱　稲男	05.42-15.06.42

Ryuzai Maru 龍歳丸

Class: Ryuzai Maru

GRT: 70grt

Owner:

Official Number: 40175

Civilian Call Sign: JPAK

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.35

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.09.44-05.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 05.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Tanakura Hideo 棚倉秀雄	15.10.44-09.45

Sachi Maru No. 7 第七幸丸

Class: Sachi Maru No.7

GRT: 52grt

Owner:

Official Number: 46299

Civilian Call Sign: JXFN

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.39

Completed:

Builder: Muroto Gyogyo Kumiai Dock

Requisitioned: 15.04.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 15.04.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Yukihiro Umeji 行廣梅次	19.04.44-09.45

Sakigake Maru No. 3 第三魁丸

Class: Sakigake Maru No.3

GRT: 94grt

Owner:

Official Number: 35890

Civilian Call Sign: JDGE

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.30

Completed:

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 01.10.41-15.10.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 15.10.41-10.04.42

4 Picket 10.04.42-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-20.12.44

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 20.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Nishida Kiyoshi 西田　清	24.11.41-10.04.42
CWO Tomishige Michi 富重　信	10.04.42-25.05.42
CWO Yamaki Matsuyoshi 八巻松吉	25.05.42-09.01.43
CWO Karasaki Masaichi 河原崎　政一	09.01.43-10.43
CWO Taketsu 武津磊二	10.43-11.43
S.D. Mid Asai Koujiro 浅井　幸次郎	11.43-20.12.44
S.D. Mid Hirano Suezo 平野末藏	20.12.44-09.45

Santoku Maru No. 2 第二三德丸

第五日之出丸、第三事代丸。

Class:

GRT: 148grt

Owner: Tokai Enyo Gyogyo KK

Civilian Call Sign: JGOC

Laid Down:

Launched: 15.12.31

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Tokyo Ishikawajima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-15.10.41

Base Force 7/5 Fleet 15.10.41-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-05.07.42

5 Guard/5 Fleet 05.07.42-15.09.42

5 Gurd/Base Force 51/5 Fleet 15.09.42-01.01.43

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 01.01.43-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-24.02.45

Fate: sunk 24.02.45 by aircraft 300km east of Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 30-00N 143.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Ono Kinsaku 大屋金作	01.02.42-05.43
CWO Hirai Shuuichi 平井周一	05.43-

Sasayama Maru No. 5 第五笹山丸

Class: Sasayama Maru

GRT: 116grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43957

Civilian Call Sign: JXNK

Laid Down: 05.37

Launched: 07.37

Completed: 11.37

Builder: Nishii Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.09.40

Kure Naval District 15.09.40-08.10.40

Returned 08.10.40

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 15.10.41-20.11.41

Kure Defense Sqd 20.11.41-10.04.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 10.04.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-05.08.43

3 Picket/Sentai 2/5 Fleet/NE Area Fleet 05.08.43-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kida Toshisuke 木田敏輔	11.04.42-09.45

Seiei Maru No. 2 第二勢榮丸

Class: Seiei Maru No.2

GRT: 113grt

Owner:

Official Number: 30384

Civilian Call Sign: JCOH

Laid Down:

Launched: 6.25

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-10.04.42

Base Force 3 10.04.42-17.06.42

43 Guard 17.06.42-10.01.44

Base Force 30 10.01.44-01.03.44

Base Force 31 01.03.44-15.05.44

Fate: sunk 15.05.44 by aircraft at Kasao Reef, Palau Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kanazaki Tokusada 神　徳定	01.01.44-15.05.44

Seiju Maru No. 5 第五淸壽丸

Class: Seijun Maru No.5

GRT: 155grt

Owner: Mochimune Enyo Gogyo KK

Official Number: 42110

Civilian Call Sign: JWFK

Laid Down: 01.36

Launched: 10.36

Completed: 11.36

Builder: K.K. Kanasashi Zosensho

Reqisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Base Force 715.10.41-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-05.07.42

5 Guard 05.07.42-01.01.43

2rd Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 01.01.43-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Senti 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Ogawa Osamu 小川森藏	01.02.42-15.02.43
CWO Abe Kichiya 阿部吉彌	15.02.43-17.04.43

Seikai Maru 制海丸

Class: Seikai Maru

GRT: 146grt

Owner:

Official Number: 51287

Civilian Call Sign: JQSR

Laid Down:

Launched: 4.43

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.04.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 15.04.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Enoki Zenya 榎　善哉	15.04.44-08.44
CWO Nishiyama Tsunezo 西山恒藏	08.44-09.45

Seiryo Maru 精良丸

Class: Seiryo Maru

GRT: 99grt

Owner:

Official Number: 41526

Civilian Call Sign: JGKK

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Ominato Guard District 15.10.41-10.03.44

4 Picket/Sentai22/NE Area Fleet 10.03.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-29.09.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 29.09.44-14.07.45

Fate: sunk 14.07.45 by aircraft off Shiriyazaki

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Ens Uchiyama Hirotaka 内山廣隆	03.11.41-11.06.42
CWO Sato Senji 佐藤專治	11.06.42-06.43
CWO Hayashi Kunimi 林　邦美	06.43-10.43
CWO Sato Senji 佐藤専治	10.43-

Seishin Maru No. 3 第三淸津丸

Class: Seishin Maru No.3

GRT: 51grt

Owner: Seishin Suisan KK

Official Number: C2381

Civilian Call Sign: JBCL

Laid Down:

Launched: 6.37

Completed:

Builder: Kamieda Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Chinkai Defense Sqd 15.10.41-19.12.41

Tsushima Defens Sqd 19.12.41-10.02.42

Pusan Defense Sqd 10.02.42-01.10.42

Tsushima Defense Sqd 01.10.42-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Goto Yoshio 後藤義男	01.45-03.45
CWO Agematsu Kiyotoshi 揚松清利	03.45-09.45

Seishin Maru No. 3 第三盛進丸

Class:

GRT: 88grt

Owner:

Official Number: 41858

Civilian Call Sign: JBQM

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.05.42-10.05.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 11/2205.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kikami Yoshiki 三上義喜	07.06.42-09.45

Seisho Maru 淸勝丸

Class:

GRT: 128grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39626

Civilian Call Sign: JAXG

Laid Down: 02.34

Launched: 04.08.34

Completed: 09.34

Builder: Ishinomaki Unyu Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-16.10.41

Base Force 6/4 Fleet 16.10.41-10.04.42

63 Guard/Base Force 6/4 Fleet 10.04.42-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aircraft at Maloelap Atoll

Position: 08-45N 171-10E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Mid Tanaka Toujiro 田中　藤次郎	-31.01.44

Seisho Maru No. 3 第三盛松丸

Class: Seisho Maru No.3

GRT: 76grt

Owner:

Official Number: 41584

Civilian Call Sign: JXMK

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.36

Completed:

Builder: Suzuki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Kure Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Kii Defense Sqd 10.12.41-20.01.45

1 Picket/Sentai 22 20.01.45-24.07.45

Fate: sunk 24.07.45 by aircraft at Kobe, Japan

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Ito Yoshimatsu 伊藤義松	12.41-08.43
CWO Nonobe Nobumichi 野々部　信通	08.43-28.05.44
CWO Aoki Satoshi 青木　敏	28.05.44-24.07.45

Seishu Maru No. 5 第五盛秋丸

Class: Seishu Maru No.5

GRT: 99grt

Owner:

Official Number: 42820

Civilian Call Sign: JXOK

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.37

Completed:

Builder: Hamajima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.09.40

Kure Naval District 15.09.40-08.10.40

Returned 08.10.40

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 15.10.41-20.11.41

Kure Defense Sqd 20.11.41-01.04.43

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 01.04.43-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-20.12.44

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 20.12.44-16.02.45

Fate: sunk 16.02.45 by aircraft off Hachijo, Izu Archipelago

Position: 33-20N 140-15E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Takeuchi Shigenobu 竹内重信	05.43-06.02.44
CWO Sato Zenichi 佐藤善市	06.02.44-20.12.44
S.D. Mid Takeuchi Shigenobu 竹内重信	20.12.44-16.02.45

Seiun Maru 盛運丸

Class: Seiun Maru

GRT: 39grt

Owner:

Official Number: 42060

Civilian Call Sign: JGWL

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Maidzuru Naval District 25.07.41-01.09.41

Maidzuru Defense Sqd 01.09.41-15.10.44

Kaimen Defense Sqd 15.10.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Seiun Maru No. 5 第五盛運丸

Class: Seiun Maru

GRT: 146grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44617

Civilian Call Sign: JXVK

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.38

Completed: 07.38

Builder: Yoshinaga Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.05.42-10.05.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-25.02.45

Fate: sunk 25.02.45 by aircraft 100km NE of Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 31-00N 141.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Aoki Yasuji 青木保司	02.43-25.02.45

Seiun Maru No. 8 第八盛運丸

Class: Seiun Maru No.8

GRT: 98grt

Owner:

Official Number: 48244

Civilian Call Sign: JALP

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.41

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 20.05.42-31.05.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 31.05.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-11.07.43

Fate: sunk 11.07.43 by aircraft 500km off ParamushirIsland

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO(E) Shiono Ichijiro 塩野　一二郎	20.05.42-15.06.42
CWO Uzan Masaichi 烏山政一	15.06.42-11.08.42
CWO Kanmatsu Naohi 寒松直平	11.08.42-11.07.43

Seiyu Maru 盛勇丸

Class: Fishing Boat 95ton Type

GRT: 98grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43976

Civilian Call Sign: JXXK

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.38

Completed:

Builder: Inoue Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.05.42-10.05.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44
2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Uemura Mohachiro 植村　茂八郎	11.08.42-09.44 CK
CWO Hayasaka Kozo 早坂孝三	09.44-09.45

Sensho Maru No. 2 第二千勝丸

Class: Sensho Maru No.2

GRT: 121grt

Owner:

Official Number: 48197

Civilian Call Sign: JQUO

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.40

Completed:

Builder: Hamajima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.09.44-20.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Noro Matayoshi 野呂又吉	18.10.44-09.45

Senshu Maru No. 5 第五千秋丸

Class: Senshu Maru

GRT: 101grt

Owner:

Official Number: 41580

Civilian Call Sign: JVYK

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 15.10.41-15.01.42

Base Force 7 15.01.42-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42- 25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Garan Taiji 加覧泰二	20.11.41-05.43
CWO Kanbayashiyama Masaharu 上林山　正治	05.43-26.11.44
CWO 浹間健藏	26.11.44-09.45

Shinagawa Maru 品川丸

Class: Shinagawa Maru

GRT: 81grt

Owner:

Official Number: 49282

Civilian Call Sign: JIHP

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.42

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 31.05.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 31.05.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-23.08.43

Fate: wrecked 24.08.43

Position: 43-49N 146-55E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.11.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Chiba Haruko 千葉春児	09.01.43-24.08.43

Shinebisu Maru No. 2 第二新蛭子丸

Class: Shinebisu Maru No.2

GRT: 148grt

Owner:

Official Number: 45303

Civilian Call Sign: JTCN

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.39

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Makurazaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Nval District 20.09.41-05.10.41

Mako Defense Sqd 05.10.41-15.01.42

Fate: wrecked 15.01.42 off Formosa

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 20.01.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Shinkai Maru No. 5 第五新開丸

Class: Shinkai Maru No.5

GRT: 98grt

Owner:

Official Number: 41485

Civilian Call Sign: JWDK

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.02.42-10.04.42

65 Guard 10.04.42-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Shinko Maru No. 1 第一振興丸

Class: Shinko Maru No.1

GRT: 129grt

Owner: Tohoku Shinko Suisan KK

Official Number: 42495

Civilian Call Sign: JUDK

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.11.37

Completed: 11.37

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 25.09.40

Yokosuka Naval District 25.09.40-08.10.40

Returned 08.10.40

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 01.12.41-10.04.42

4 Picket 10.04.42-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-10.03.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 10.03.44-19.05.44

Fate: sunk 19.05.44 by aircraft 400km SW of Attu, Alaska

Position: 50-43N 160-50E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 15.09.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Tanaka Mitsuhisa 田中光久	03.12.41-19.05.44

Shinko Maru No. 2 第二神光丸

Class: Shinko Maru No.2

GRT: 119grt

Owner:

Official Number: 45818

Civilian Call Sign: JWZK

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.39

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Miho Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.02.43

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 15.02.43-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Ozawa Kenji 小澤健二	04.43-01.11.44
S.D. Mid Sakuma Chuuji 佐久間　忠治	01.11.44-09.45

Shinko Maru No. 2 第二振興丸

Class: Shinko Maru No.2

GRT: 118grt

Owner: Tohoku Shinko Suisan KK

Official Number: 42496

Civilian Call Sign: JUEK

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.37

Completed: 02.37

Builder: Ichikawa Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.10.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.10.44-20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

1 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sakuramoto Nihira 櫻本二平	29.11.44-09.45

Shinko Maru No. 3 第三振興丸

Class: Shinko Maru No.1

GRT: 128grt

Owner: Tohoku Shinko Suisan KK

Official Number: 42498

Civilian Call Sign: JUFK

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.37

Completed:

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Uchida Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.02.42-10.04.42

65 Guard 10.04.42-15.04.44

Fate: sunk 15.04.44 by aircraft off Minami-Torishima,

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.02.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Shinko Maru No. 3 第三神光丸

Class:

GRT: 55grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 37862

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 24.02.33

Completed: 28.02.33

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.07.42

61 Guard 05.07.42-30.01.44

Fate: missing 30.01.44 in Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved: 0

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Shinko Maru No. 5 第五神光丸

Class:

GRT: 55grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 37863

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.33

Completed:

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.12.41-10.04.42

Base Force 6 10.04.42-05.07.42

62 Guard 05.07.42-10.43

61 Guard 10.43-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aitcraft at Jaluit, Marshall Islands

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Shinko Maru No. 6 第六神光丸

Class:

GRT: 55grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 37864

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 24.02.33

Completed: 28.02.33

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.07.42

63 Guard 05.07.42-17.01.44

Fate: sunk 17.01.44 Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Shinko Maru No. 7 第七神光丸

Class:

GRT: 55grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 37865

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.33

Completed:

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 03.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 03.12.41-10.04.42

61 Guard 10.04.42-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Shinko Maru No. 8 第八振興丸

Class: Shinko Maru No.8

GRT: 120grt

Owner: Tohoku Shinko Suisan KK

Official Number: 44410

Civilian Call Sign: JVTL

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.01.39

Completed:

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-20.11.41

Base Force 11 20.11.41-10.03.42

7 Defense 10.03.42-15.06.42

Chichi Jima Defense Sqd 15.06.42-01.08.44

Ogasawara Defense Sqd 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Hasegawa Mitsugu 長谷川　貢	03.44-18.08.44
S.D. Mid Kouda Shinkura 廣田新藏	18.08.44-09.45

Shinko Maru No. 10 第拾振興丸

Class: Shinko Maru No.10

GRT: 72grt

Owner: Tohoku Shinko Suisan KK

Official Number: 44412

Civilian Call Sign: JVSL

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.39

Completed:

Builder: Inoue Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.10.41-05.11.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 05.11.41-10.04.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 10.04.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-05.08.43

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet/NE Area Fleet 05.08.43-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-03.06.44

Fate: sunk 03.06.44 by USS Golet (SS-361)

Position: 35-47N 154-55E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 15.09.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kobayashi Kotaro 小林　好太郎	24.11.41-16.01.42
CWO Watanabe Katsushi 渡邊勝志	16.01.42-23.05.42
CWO Takahashi Kozo 高橋幸藏	23.05.42-09.01.43
CWO Sakurai Ei 櫻井　英	09.01.43-19.05.43
CWO Shimoguchiya Isburo 下口谷伊三郎	19.05.43-31.07.43
CWO Shibuya Hitoshi 渋谷　等	31.07.43-03.06.44

Shinko Maru No. 15 第十五振興丸

Class: Shinko Maru No.15

GRT: 149grt

Owner: Tohoku Shinko Suisan KK

Official Number: 42517

Civilian Call Sign: JIWK

Laid Down: 01.36

Launched: 09.36

Completed: 10.36

Builder: K.K. Niigata Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 10.10.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.10.44-20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

2 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Makamura Koshiro 中村　幸四郎	02.11.44-09.45

Shinnan Maru 新南丸

Class: Shinnan Maru

GRT: 76grt

Owner:

Official Number: 48587

Civilian Call Sign: JIIP

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.41

Completed:

Builder: Muroto Gyogyo Kumiai Dock

Requisitioned: 15.04.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 15.04.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-20.02.45

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Yoshinaka Aitaru 吉中　愛太郎	29.09.44-09.45

Shinsei Maru 進政丸

Class: Shinsei Maru

GRT: 99grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44680

Civilian Call Sign: JVKL

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.07.41-31.07.41

Ominato Guard District 31.07.41-16.10.41

Tsuguru Defense Sqd 16.10.41-15.04.42

2 Picket 15.04.42-10.03.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 10.03.44-29.09.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 29.09.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Hara Hiroji 原　廣次	30.06.43-

Shinsei Maru 新勢丸

Class: Shinsei Maru

GRT: 148grt

Owner:

Official Number: 38788

Civilian Call Sign: JBGH

Laid Down: 10.33

Launched: 02.34

Completed: 03.34

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.05.42-10.05.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Takimoto Yoshio 瀧本義雄	07.06.42-05.43
CWO Kobayashi Yoshimatsu 小林吉松	05.43-03.45

Shinshu Maru 神洲丸

Class: Shinshu Maru

GRT: 73grt

Owner:

Official Number: 36113

Civilian Call Sign: JHUP

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.30

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.03.42

Yokosuka Naval District 10.03.42-10.04.42

61 Guard 10.04.42-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aircraft Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Shinshu Maru No. 5 第五進取丸

Class: Shinshu Maru No.5

GRT: 99grt

Owner:

Official Number: 41864

Civilian Call Sign: JXCK

Laid Down:

Launched: 6.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.03.42

Yokosuka Naval District 15.03.42-20.03.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 10.03.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Shouzu Shigeo 生頭重夫	26.06.42-04.02.45
CWO Nagayama Mitsuyuki 長山光行	04.02.45-09.45

Shinya Maru No. 1 第一新屋丸

Class: Shinya Maru No.1

GRT: 74grt

Owner:

Official Number: 45146

Civilian Call Sign: JGSN

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.04.42

直 Defense Sqd 10.04.42-25.09.42

Returned to Owner: 25.09.42

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.09.44-05.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 05.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Yokoyama Kesakichi 横山　今朝吉	28.10.44-09.45

Shinyo Maru 新洋丸

Class: Shinyo Maru

GRT: 92grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37767

Civilian Call Sign: JCXH

Laid Down:

Launched: 6.33

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 15.10.41-20.11.41

Kure Defense Sqd 20.11.41-10.04.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 10.04.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-05.08.43

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet/NE Area Fleet 05.08.43-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-30.05.44

Fate: sunk 30.05.44 by aircraft 250km east of Paramushir Island

Position: 50-31N 159-40E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kishi Teruo 岸　照夫	11.04.42-

Shinzan Maru 新山丸

Class: Shinzan Maru

GRT: 93grt

Owner:

Official Number: 40553

Civilian Call Sign: JLNI

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.35

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.10.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.10.44-20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45
3 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Takano Hiroji 高野廣次	04.11.44-09.45

Shiratori Maru 白鳥丸

Class: Shiratori Maru

GRT: 269grt

Owner:

Official Number: 41078

Civilian Call Sign: JVOJ

Laid Down: 02.35

Launched: 12.08.35

Completed: 10.35

Builder: K.K. Tokyo Ishikawajima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.08.44

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 15.01.42-22.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 22.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-12.04.45

Fate: sunk 12.04.45 by USS Silversides (SS-236) east of Tanega Jima, Ōsumi Islands

Position: 30-45N 131-57E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kariya Anzou 刈谷安藏	22.10.44-12.04.45

Shirohige Maru No. 1 第一白髭丸

Class: Shirohige Maru No.1

GRT: 70grt

Owner:

Official Number: 36915

Civilian Call Sign: JBEH

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.31

Completed:

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-10.04.42

Kure Defense Sqd 10.04.42-01.12.42

Returned to Owner 01.12.42

Requisitioned: 06.01.44

Sasebo Defense Sqd 06.01.44-10.04.44

Sasebo Guard 10.04.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 15.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Shoei Maru 勝榮丸

Class: Shoei Maru

GRT: 154grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39478

Civilian Call Sign: JWAK

Laid Down: 12.35

Launched: 04.36

Completed: 05.36

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Base Force 7 15.10.41-12.01.42

5 Guard 12.01.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/N Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-18.08.45

Fate: sunk 18.02.45 by aircraft 100km NE Totsushima

Position: 31-00N 141.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Saito Kitaro 齊藤　喜太郎	01.02.42-05.43
S.D. Mid Yamaguchi Zenshiro 山口　善四郎	05.43-01.11.44
S.D. Mid Takemura Isamu 竹村　勇	01.11.44-18.02.45

Shoei Maru 昭榮丸

Class:

GRT: 129grt

Owner:

Official Number: 48149

Civilian Call Sign: JMJP

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.42

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.09.44-05.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 05.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Numazaki Chuukichi 沼崎忠吉	22.10.44-09.45

Shoei Maru No. 2 第二昭榮丸

Class: Shoei Maru No.2

GRT: 63grt

Owner: Takesuke Kisen KK

Official Number: 35460

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.31

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.04.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 15.04.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Watanabe Tatsuo 渡邊辰雄	20.04.44-08.05.44
CWO Suda Hyosuke 須田兵助	08.05.44-09.45

Shoei Maru 7 Go 第七號正榮丸

Class: Shoei Maru No.7

GRT: 102grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39466

Civilian Call Sign: JEGE

Laid Down: 05.34

Launched: 08.34

Completed: 10.34

Builder: Fukawa Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.05.42-10.05.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-03.06.44

Fate: sunk 03.06.44 by USS Golet (SS-361)

Position: 36-00N 155.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sato Motoi 佐藤　基	26.06.42-03.06.44

Shoei Maru No. 8 Go 第八號正榮丸

Class: Shoei Maru No.8

GRT: 125grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39490

Civilian Call Sign: JEOE

Laid Down: 02.37

Launched: 07.08.37

Completed: 09.37

Builder: Fukawa Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Seiki Defense Sqd 15.10.41-20.11.41

Kure Defense Sqd 20.11.41-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-10.03.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 10.03.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-03.12.44

Fate: wrecked 03.12.44 Morishima

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 20.02.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Aoki Masao 青木勝夫	05.43-

Shoho Maru No. 1 第一昭鵬丸

Class: Shoho Maru No.1

GRT: 201grt

Owner:

Official Number: 49441

Civilian Call Sign: JPOR

Laid Down:

Launched: 1944

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

3 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-18.03.45

Fate: sunk 18.03.45 by aircraft 210km east of Wakayama

Position: 33-30N 138.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Komiyama 小宮山　國三郎	02.11.44-20.02.45
CWO Oki Kaoru 大木　馨	20.02.45-18.03.45

Showa Maru 昭和丸

Class: Showa Maru

GRT: 62grt

Owner:

Official Number: 32734

Civilian Call Sign: JZSM

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.27

Completed: 06.27

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.04.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 15.04.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-20.02.45

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Hattori Nirou 服部仁郎	20.04.44-09.45

Showa Maru No. 3 Go 第三號昭和丸

Class: Showa Maru No.3

GRT: 76grt

Owner:

Official Number: 42184

Civilian Call Sign: JSEK

Laid Down:

Launched: 6.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.03.41

Yokosuka Naval District 10.03.41-10.04.41

Returned 10.04.41

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-13.02.45

Fate: sunk 13.02.45 by USS Haddock (SS-231) 210km WSW Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 30-00N 136-30E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Shiotauki 塩月實二	01.12.41-25.04.43
CWO Yamauchi Takayoshi 山内高義	25.04.43-27.04.44
CWO Nakajima Shinkichi 中島信吉	27.05.44-08.06.44
CWO Sakagami Togoro 坂上　藤五郎	08.06.44-13.02.45

Shunzei Maru No. 5 第五春成丸

Class: Shunzei Maru No.5

GRT: 92grt

Owner:

Official Number: 42143

Civilian Call Sign: JBEM

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.36

Completed:

Builder: Kitamura Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 15.10.41-20.11.41

Kure Defense Sqd 20.11.41-31.05.42

Fate: sunk 31.05.42 by USS Pollack (SS-180) 172km south of Murotomisaki

Position: 31-38N 133-45E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.07.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Suiten Maru 水天丸

Class:

GRT: 131grt

Owner:

Official Number: 38794

Civilian Call Sign: JBKH

Laid Down: 12.33

Launched: 04.34

Completed: 05.35

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

3 Defense 15.10.41-10.04.42

Base Force 310.04.42-15.06.42

43 Guard 15.06.42-10.01.44

Base Force 30 10.01.44-30.04.44

Fate: sunk 30.04.44 by mine at Palau, Caroline Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.06.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Uehiro Toshiharu 末廣利治	01.01.44-30.04.44

Suma Maru 壽滿丸

Class: Suma Maru

GRT: 118grt

Owner:

Official Number: 33930

Civilian Call Sign: JHZH

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.29

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-18.11.41

4 Defense 18.11.41-10.12.41

Base Force 4 10.12.41-10.04.42

41 Guard 10.04.42-17.02.44

Fate: sunk 17.02.44 at Truk, Caroline Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Sumiyoshi Maru No. 7 第七住吉丸

Class: Sumiyoshi Maru No.7

GRT: 116grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39471

Civilian Call Sign: JEKE

Laid Down 02.35

Launched: 08.35

Completed: 10.35

Builder: Fukawa Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval Ditrict 10.09.44-20.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Shimizu Takeshi 清水　武	22.10.44-09.45

Sumiyoshi Maru No. 8 第八住吉丸

Class: Sumiyoshi Maru No.8

GRT: 66grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37808

Civilian Call Sign: JNQN

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.34

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.03.42

Yokosuka Naval District 10.03.42-10.04.42

64 Guard 10.04.42-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aircraft in Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Sumiyoshi Maru No.8 Go 第八號住吉丸

Class: Sumiyoshi Maru No8

GRT: 131grt

Owner:

Official Number: 42990

Civilian Call Sign: JYBL

Laid Down: 03.37

Launched: 28.08.37

Completed: 10.37

Builder: Fukawa Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 15.10.41-20.11.41

Kure Defense Sqd 20.11.41-10.04.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 10.04.42-13.06.42

Fate: wrecked 13.06.42 200km NE of Minamitori Shima

Position: 37-21N 161-07E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.07.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Satake Hyouichi 佐竹兵一	11.04.42-13.06.42

Sumiyoshi Maru No. 11 Go 第十一號住吉丸

Class: Sumiyoshi Maru No.11

GRT: 78grt

Owner:

Official Number: 40964

Civilian Call Sign: JFFH

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.09.44-05.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 05.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO 宮崎　義雄	05.10.44-

Sumiyoshi Maru No. 18 Go 第十八號住吉丸

Class: Sumiyoshi Maru No.18

GRT: 73grt

Owner:

Official Number: 40634

Civilian Call Sign: JBLM

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.35

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.10.44

Yokosuka Naval Disict 10.10.44-20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

3 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Oki Kaoru 大木　馨	02.11.44-20.02.45
CWO Takahashi 高橋　佐重馬	20.02.45-09.45

Suyama Maru No. 1 第一須山丸

Class: Suyama Maru No.1

GRT: 84grt

Owner: Horei Gyogyo KK

Official Number: T 277

Civilian Call Sign: JKHG

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-05.10.41

Mako Defense Sqd 05.10.41-15.01.42

Takao Defense Sqd 15.01.42-10.04.42

4 Picket 10.04.42-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Suzuki Tadao 鈴木忠夫	05.42-09.01.43
CWO Yamaguchi Masao 山口正雄	09.01.43-03.45
CWO Kinoshita Torao 木下虎雄	03.45-4.45
S.D. Mid Torami Masayoshi 虎見政芳	04.45-09.45

Suyama Maru No. 2 第二須山丸

Class: Suyama Maru No.1

GRT: 84grt

Owner: Horai Gyogyo KK

Official Number: T 278

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.412-05.10.41

Mako Defense Sqd 05.10.41-10.04.42

4 Picket 10.04.42-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kouda Kaichi 甲田嘉市	05.42-09.01.43
CWO Hirai Takasaburo 平井　高三郎	09.01.43-07.01.44
CWO Takeuchi Kiyomoro 竹内清麿	07.01.44-01.45
CWO Kinoshita Torao 木下虎雄	01.45-03.45
CWO Matsushita Kiyoshi 松下　清	03.45-04.45
CWO Kinoshita Torao 木下虎雄	04.45-09.45

Suzu Maru 壽々丸

Class: Suzu Maru

GRT: 106grt

Owner:

Official Number: 32263

Civilian Call Sign: JVFB

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.26

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-15.10.41

5 Defense 15.10.41-10.04.42

Base Force 5 10.04.42-01.12.44

4 Fleet 01.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Suzu Maru No. 3 第三壽々丸

Class: Suzu Maru No.3

GRT: 40grt

Owner:

Official Number: 42178

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.04.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 15.04.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-20.02.45

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Yogo Taro 余語多郎	19.04.44-09.45

Taihei Maru No. 1 Go 第一號太平丸

Class: Taihei Maru No.1

GRT: 109grt

Owner:

Official Number: 33532

Civilian Call Sign: JBLC

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.28

Completed: 06.28

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Nval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Base Force 6 15.10.41-10.04.42

61 Guard/Base Force 6 10.04.42-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aircraft at Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Oishi Yoshio 大石義雄	16.03.43-30.01.44

Taihei Maru No. 2 Go 第二號太平丸

Class: Fishing boat association 135t type

GRT:

Owner: Tohoku Kogyo KK

Official Number: 44697

Civilian Call Sign: JVVL

Laid Down: 07.02.38

Launched: 29.06.38

Completed: 19.09.38

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Base Force 7 15.10.41-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 2/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Yatabe Ichinosuke 谷田部　市之介	01.02.42-

Taiho Maru 大鳳丸

Class: Taiho Maru

GRT: 36grt

Owner:

Official Number: 50827

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.44

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.09.44-05.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 05.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Fukumoto Yoshitomo 福本好友	05.10.44-12.02.45
CWO Ashida Masashi 芦田政司	20.02.45-09.45

Taiho Maru No. 2 第二大寳丸

Class: Taiho Maru No.2

GRT: 39grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 44106

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-05.01.42

Base Force 7 05.01.42-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42-10.04.42

Base Force 3/4 Fleet 10.04.42-01.05.42

62 Guard 01.05.42-20.03.44

Fate: sunk 20.03.44 by aircraft at ラバウル

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.02.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown.

Taika Maru 大華丸

Class: Taika Maru

GRT: 64grt

Owner:

Official Number: 42199

Civilian Call Sign: JLWL

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.10.41

Maizuru Naval District 05.10.41-20.11.41

Base Force 11 20.11.41-20.01.42

Base Force 9 20.11.41-01.05.45

Base Force 11 01.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Fukushima Takeshi 福島　猛	02.45-09.45

Taisei Maru 大盛丸

Class: Taisei Maru

GRT: 119grt

Owner:

Official Number: 41861

Civilian Call Sign: JXAK

Laid Down:

Launched: 6.36

Completed:

Builder: Kawaguchi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.07.42

61 Guard 05.07.42-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aircraft at Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Taisei Maru No.1 Go 第壹號大晴丸

Class: Taisei Maru No.1

GRT: 68grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37145

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.31

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.10.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.10.44-20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 2220.10.44-20.02.45

Returned to Owner 20.02.45

Fate:

Removed from Navy List: 20.02.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Matsue Katsuji 松江勝治	14.12.44-12.02.45

Taisei Maru No. 5 第五大成丸

Class: Taisei Maru No.5

GRT: 95grt

Owner:

Official Number: 38314
Civilian Call Sign: JXPH

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.33

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 10.12.41-10.04.44

Sasebo Guard 10.04.44-10.10.44

Fate: sunk 10.10.44 by aircraft 18km NW Naha, Okinawa

Position: 26-20N 127-35E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Taisho Maru No. 2 第二大正丸

Class: Taisho Maru No.2

GRT: 139grt

Owner:

Official Number: 45276

Civilian Call Sign: JQOL

Laid Down: 09.38

Launched: 03.39

Completed: 04.39

Builder: K.K. Makurazaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.03.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.03.41-10.04.41

Returned to owner 10.04.41

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Sasebo Naval Drisrict 25.07.41-07.12.41

Tsushima Defense Sqd 07.12.41-23.07.45

Fate: sunk 23.07.45 at Chosen Korea

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Okubo Kiyoki 大久保　清喜	01.45-23.07.45

Taiyo Maru 大洋丸

Class: Taiyo Maru

GRT: 183grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44436

Civilian Call Sign: JQFL

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.38

Completed: 02.38

Builder: K.K. Makurazaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.09.40

Sasebo Naval District 15.09.40-08.10.40

Returned to owner 08.10.40

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 15.10.41-20.11.41

Base Force 11 20.11.41-27.01.43

Fate: wrecked 27.01.43 in Andaman Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.04.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Taiyo Maru No. 3 第三大洋丸

Class: Taiyo Maru No.3

GRT: 36grt

Owner:

Official Number: 41496

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.01.42

Yokosuka Naval District 05.01.42-15.01.42

Base Force 6 15.01.42-10.04.45

65 Guard 10.04.45-16.02.44

Fate: sunk 16.02.44 by USS Gato (SS-212) off Truk, Caroline Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Tajima Maru 但馬丸

Class: Tajima Maru

GRT: 89grt

Owner:

Official Number: 34019

Civilian Call Sign: JCZC

Laid Down: 25.10.28

Launched: 12.01.29

Completed: 01.02.29

Builder: K.K. Kawasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.04.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 15.04.44-20.04.44

65 Guard 20.04.44-04.05.44

Fate: sunk 04.05.44 by USS Tuna (SS-203) 275km north of Otori Jima

Position: 22-10N 166-50E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.02.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Taka Maru No. 5 第五たか丸

Class: Taka Maru No.5

GRT: 73grt

Owner:

Official Number: 48591

Civilian Call Sign: JIMP

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.42

Completed:

Builder: Muroto Gyogyo Kumiai Dock

Requisitioned: 20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

1 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-28.03.45

Fate: sunk 28.03.45 by aircraft 300km east of Torishima, Izu Archipelago

Position: 30-30N 143-30E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kobayashi Eishiro 小林　榮四郎	24.10.44-28.03.45

Takachiho Maru No. 3 第三高千穂丸

Class: Takachiho Maru No.3

GRT: 34grt

Owner:

Official Number: 41759

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.07.42

81 Guard 01.07.42-07.09.43

Fate: wrecked 07.09.43 on New Britain

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.01.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Takamiya Maru Ho Go ほ號高宮丸

Class: Takayama Maru

GRT: 201grt

Owner:

Official Number: 50554

Civilian Call Sign: JHBT

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.44

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

3 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Takahashi 高橋　佐重馬	16.12.44-08.02.45
CWO Komiyama 小宮山　團三郎	08.02.45-09.45

Takao Maru No. 5 第五高尾丸

Class: Takao Maru No.5

GRT: 80grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43660

Civilian Call Sign: JXTK

Laid Down:

Launched: 6.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Kure Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Kii Defense Sqd 10.12.41-20.01.45

2 Picket 20.01.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Miyata Nobuo 宮田信夫	12.41-20.11.42
CWO Tsumura Shintaru 津村　新太郎	20.11.42-01.03.43
CWO Nishisuji Toshio 西辻鋭夫	01.03.43-17.03.43
CWO Sakai Genichi 酒井源一	17.03.43-12.43
CWO Tsujikawa Tsunekichi 辻川常吉	12.43-04.04.44
S.D. Lt(jg) Takaoka Giichi 高岡儀一	04.04.44-19.04.44
CWO Ishida Takumi 石田宅美	19.04.44-09.45

Takashima Maru たかしま丸

Class: Takashima Maru

GRT: 54grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44824

Civilian Call Sign: JXDN

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.39

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.04.44

4 Picket.Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 15.04.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Mizuno Kiyoshi 水野　潔	30.04.44-09.45

Takasu Maru 鷹壽丸

Class: Takasu Maru

GRT: 126grt

Owner:

Official Number: 29159

Civilian Call Sign: JRAB

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.23

Completed: 11.23

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval Dristrit 20.09.41-18.11.41

Base Force 6 18.11.41-10.04.42

61 Guard/Base Force 6 10.04.42-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aircraft at Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Takenoura Maru 竹浦丸

Class: Takenoura Maru

GRT: 116grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37444

Civilian Call Sign: JYQB

Laid Down: 02.32

Launched: 20.04.32

Completed: 05.32

Builder: Ishinomaki Unyu Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 10.03.42

Yokosuka Naval District 10.03.42-10.04.42

63 Guard 10.04.42-06.02.44

Fate: sunk 06.02.44 by aircraft off Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Takuyo Maru No. 2 第二拓洋丸

Class:

GRT: 74grt

Owner:

Official Number: 40888

Civilian Call Sign: JYSH

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.35

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Chinkai Defense Sqd 15.10.41-10.02.42

Pusan Defense Sqd 10.02.42-01.10.42

Tsushima Defense Sqd 01.10.42-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Mid Yamashita Yoshinori 山下義則	01.45-09.45

Tenjin Maru 天神丸

Class: Tenjin Maru

GRT: 40grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 41768

Civilian Call Sign: -----

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-15.01.42

Base Force 7 15.01.42-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42-01.05.42

65 Guard 01.05.42-08.09.42

Fate: wrecked 08.09.42 at Rabual, New Britain

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.02.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Tenjin Maru No. 2 第二天神丸

Class: Tenjin Maru No.2

GRT: 38grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 41926

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-05.01.42

Base Force 7 05.01.42-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-10.04.42

Returned to Owner 10.04.42

Requisitioned 01.06.42

61 Guard 01.06.42-22.02.44

Fate: sunk 22.02.44 by aircraft at Rabaul

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Tenjin Maru No. 2 Go 第二號天神丸

Class: Tenjin Maru No.2

GRT: 96grt

Owner:

Official Number: 41532

Civilian Call Sign: JGQK

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.12.41-10.04.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 10.04.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-31.05.44

Fate: wrecked 22.05.44 off Paramushir Island

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sakshita Naoji 坂下直治	10.42-22.05.44

Tenko Maru No. 1 第一天幸丸

Class: Tenko Maru No.1

GRT: 72grt

Owner:

Official Number: 38333

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.33

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-10.04.42

4 Picket/Yokosuka Naval District 10.04.42-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-20.12.44

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 20.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Navy Consultant (civilian employee) Hieda Buhee 冷田　武兵衛	10.04.42-1943
WO Suzuki Shoshiro 鈴木　正四郎	1943-07.43
CWO Iwasaki Iwao 岩崎岩男	07.43-09.45

Tenko Maru No. 2 第二天幸丸

Class: Tenko Maru No.1

GRT: 72grt

Owner:

Official Number: 38334

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.33

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-10.04.42

4 Picket/Yokosuka Naval District 10.04.42-15.06.43

Onagawa Defense Sqd 15.06.43-20.12.44

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 20.12.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Navy Consultant (civilian employee) 　Kouzen 幸前　廣次郎	10.04.42-09.01.43
CWO Miura Kinjiro 三浦　金次郎	09.01.43-
CWO Nojima Kiyoharu 能島清春	27.02.44-20.12.44
S.D. Mid Miura Kinjiro 三浦　金次郎	20.12.44-09.45

Tenyu Maru No. 1 第一天祐丸

Class: Tenyu Maru No.1

GRT: 40grt

Owner:

Official Number: 42067

Civilian Call Sign: JYHL

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.09.40

Maidzuru Naval District 15.09.40-08.10.40

Returned to Owner: 08.10.40

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Maidzuru Naval District 25.07.41-01.09.41

Maidzuru Defense Sqd 01.09.41-01.10.44

Kaiman Defense Sqd 01.10.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Teru Maru No. 5 第五輝丸

Class: Teru Maru No.5

GRT: 60grt

Owner:

Official Number: C2382

Civilian Call Sign: JAZL

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.37

Completed:

Builder: Wakabayashi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Nval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Rashin Defense Sqd 31.12.41-25.07.45

Fate: sunk 31.07.45 by mine 1km SE Wonsan, Korea

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Higuchi Tadaichi 樋口唯一	05.42-31.07.43

Tokuju Maru 德壽丸

Class: Tokuju Maru

GRT: 80grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43229

Civilian Call Sign: JXKN

Laid Down:

Launched: 6.38

Completed:

Builder: Muroto Gyogyo Kumiai Dock

Requisitioned: 10.09.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.09.44-05.10.44

5 Picket/Sentai 22 05.10.44-20.02.45

4 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: Surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Maehara Suekichi 前原末吉	10.05.44-09.45

Tomisei Maru No. 3 第三富正丸

Class: Tomisei Maru No.3

GRT: 69grt

Owner:

Official Number: 36482

Civilian Call Sign: JQLL

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.30

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Yamamoto Yoichi 山本與一	03.45-09.45

Tomisho Maru No. 6 第六富正丸

Class: Tomishio Maru No.6

GRT: 71grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43354

Civilian Call Sign: JQJL

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.04.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 25.04.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sone Taneho 曽根種穂	21.04.44-09.45

Tora Maru No. 5 第五虎丸

Class: Tora Maru No.5

GRT: 48grt

Owner:

Official Number: 35743

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.29

Completed:

Builder: Muroto Gyogyo Kumiai Dock

Requisitioned: 05.07.42

62 Guard 05.07.42-02.01.44

Fate: sunk 02.01.44 in Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Tora Maru No. 6 第六虎丸

Class: Tora Maru No.6

GRT: 65grt

Owner:

Official Number: 38056

Civilian Call Sign: JSGK

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.32

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.02.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 25.02.42-10.04.42

Kure Defense Sqd 10.04.42-01.12.42

Returned to Owner: 01.12.42

Requisitioned: 10.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 2210.10.44-20.02.45

2 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sato Takeo 佐藤武雄	04.11.44-09.45

Tottori Maru 鳥取丸

Class: Tottori Maru

GRT: 37grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 43176

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.02.42

Base Force 8 10.02.42-10.04.42

82 Guard 10.04.42-25.03.44

90 Guard 25.03.44-10.07.44

Base Force 27 10.07.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 01.02.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Toyo Maru No. 1 Go 第一號東洋丸

Class: Toyo Maru No.1

GRT: 38 grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 44376

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-15.01.42

Base Force 7 15.01.42-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42-10.04.42

Base Force 3/4 Fleet 10.04.42-01.05.42

61 Guard 01.05.42-30.03.44

Fate: sunk 20.03.44 by aircraft at Rabaul

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Toyo Maru No. 2 Go 第二號東洋丸

Class:

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 38572

Civilian Call Sign: JWOJ

Laid Down: 21.08.33

Launched: 26.09.33

Completed: 30.10.33

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Maizuru Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Maizuru Defense Sqd 10.12.41-10.09.42

Maizuru Guard 10.09.42-10.03.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 10.03.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kato Tatsuo 加藤達夫	10.03.44-09.45

Toyohama Maru 豊濱丸

Class: Toyohama Maru

GRT: 73grt

Owner:

Official Number: 40845

Civilian Call Sign: JXPK

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.35

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

63 Guard 01.05.42-08.10.42

Fate: wrecked 08.10.42 Ujae Atoll, Marshall Islands

Position: 08-55N 165-40E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.02.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Tsukinoura Maru 月浦丸

Class: Tsukinoura Maru

GRT: 115grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37432

Civilian Call Sign: JYPB

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.32

Completed:

Builder: Ishinomaki Unyu Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.05.42-10.05.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-17.03.45

Fate: sunk 17.03.45 by aircraft

Position: 30-00N 137-30E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Tahara Kyousaku 田原京作	26.06.42-17.03.45

Tsukinoura Maru No. 2 第貮月浦丸

Class: Tsukinoura Maru No.2

GRT: 98grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43163

Civilian Call Sign: JGUK

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 01.12.41-10.04.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 10.04.42-25.11.42

1 Picket/Senti 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sagawa Akira 佐川　輝	03.12.41-09.10.44
CWO Sudo Yutaro 須藤　勇太郎	09.10.44-09.45

Tsuru Maru 鶴丸

Class: Tsuru Maru

GRT: 122grt

Owner:

Official Number: 38036

Civilian Call Sign: JUNF

Laid Down: 21.01.33

Launched: 11.04.33

Completed: 31.05.33

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.04.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 15.04.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Minohara Yoshimi 蓑原　好	28.04.44-09.45

Ugui Maru 宇久井丸

Class: Ugui Maru

GRT: 39grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 44109

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-05.01.42

Base Force 7 05.01.42-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42-10.04.42

Base Force 3/4 Fleet 10.04.42-01.05.42

61 Guard 01.05.42-30.12.43

Fate: sunk 30.12.43 by aircraft near Rabaul

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Umigata Maru 海形丸

Class: Umigata Maru

GRT: 99grt

Owner:

Official Number: 41531

Civilian Call Sign: JGPK

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.12.44

Fate:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Shimizu Kozaburo 清水　耕三郎	22.10.44-09.45

Wafu Maru 和風丸

Class: Rikoku Maru

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 39721

Civilian Call Sign: JWMJ

Laid Down: 23.05.34

Launched: 17.08.34

Completed: 18.10.34

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.12.41-10.04.42

Ise Bay Defense Sqd 10.04.42-20.10.44

Reclassed Submarine Chasher 20.10.44

Ise Bay Defense Sqd 20.10.44-17.02.45

Fate: sunk 17.02.45 by USS Haynesworth (DD-700) off Omaezaki

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List:

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Hirai Masyoshi 平井正義	06.44-17.02.45

Yachiyo Maru No. 3 第三八千代丸

Class:

GRT: 151grt

Owner: Tokai Enyo Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 38793

Civilian Call Sign: JBJH

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.34

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Tokyo Ishikawajima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-15.10.41

Base Force 7/5 Fleet 15.10.41-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-15.07.42

5 Guard/5 Fleet 15.07.42-15.09.42

5 Guard/Base Force 51/5 Fleet 15.09.42-01.01.43

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 01.01.43-01.04.43

Returned to owner 01.04.43

Requisitioned 01.09.43

1 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 01.09.43-21.02.44

1 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Tanaka Yasukichi 田中安吉	01.02.42-01.09.43
CWO Tsuchiya Nobuaki 土谷延明	01.09.43-

Yachiyo Maru No. 3 Go 第三號八千代丸

Class: Yachiyo Maru No.3

GRT: 88grt

Owner:

Official Number: 48437

Civilian Call Sign: JAQN

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.41

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.05.42-10.05.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sugawara Jinnosuke 菅原甚之助	15.06.42-01.01.43
CWO Uehara Yousuke 上原要助	01.01.43-03.45

Yachiyo Maru No. 5 第五八千代丸

Class: Yachiyo Maru No.5

GRT: 80grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39046

Civilian Call Sign: JHZE

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.34

Completed:

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Maizuru Naval District 25.07.41-20.11.41

Base Force 11/Southern Exp Fleet 12.41-03.01.42

Base Force 11/1 South Exp Fleet 03.01.42-10.04.42

Base Force 11/1 South Exp/SW Area 10.04.42-05.02.45

Base Force 11/1 South Exp/10^th Area 05.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Ens Kitadai 　北代榮明	02.45-

Yakushi Maru No. 3 第三藥師丸

Class: Yakushi Maru No.3

GRT: 73grt

Owner:

Official Number: 39005

Civilian Call Sign: JATG

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.34

Completed:

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Koyanagi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.05.42-10.05.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 10.05.42-25.11.42

2 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

2 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Amano Sunao 天野　愿	15.06.42-10.09.42
CWO Kitayama Kouji 北山廣二	10.09.42-01.05.44
CWO Tokiwa Genpei 常盤源平	01.05.44-09.45

Yamashiro Maru 山城丸

Class: Yamashiro Maru

GRT: 38grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 43719

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 331.10.41-15.01.42

Base Force 715.01.42-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42-10.04.42

Base Force 3/4 Fleet 10.04.42-01.05.42

65 Guard 01.05.42-06.02.44

Fate: sunk 06.02.44 by US warships at Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Yamato Maru 大和丸

Class:

GRT: 33grt

Owner:

Official Number: 41065

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.35

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.01.42

Mako Defense Sqd 20.01.42-10.04.42

Returned to Owner: 10.04.42

Fate: unknown

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Yamato Maru No. 2 第二大和丸

Class: Yamato Maru No.2

GRT: 38grt

Owner:

Official Number: 43183

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-05.01.42

Base Force 7 05.01.42-01.02.42

1 Picket/5^thFleet 01.02.42-25.02.42

Base Force 3 25.02.42-10.04.42

Base Force 34 Fleet 10.04.42-01.05.42

62 Guard 01.05.42-25.03.44

19 Guard 25.03.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 01.02.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Yamato Maru No. 3 第三大和丸

Class: Yamato Maru No.3

GRT: 98grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44681

Civilian Call Sign: JADN

Laid Down: 25.10.37

Launched: 10.03.38

Completed: 30.03.38

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.03.42

Yokosuka Naval District 10.03.42-10.04.42

65 Guard 10.04.42-10.04.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 10.04.44-01.08.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-29.09.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 29.09.44-14.03.45

Fate: sunk 14.03.45 by fire

Position: 30-58N 144-54E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Takahashi Sadami 高橋貞美	21.04.44-14.03.45

Yamaya Maru 山彌丸

Class: Yamaya Maru

GRT: 80grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37416

Civilian Call Sign: JHWE

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.32

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 04.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 04.12.41-10.12.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 10.12.41-10.04.44

Sasebo Guard 10.04.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Oga Tomeo 大賀留雄	04.12.41-

Yawata Maru No. 2 第二號八幡丸

Class: Yawata Maru No.2

GRT: 39grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 42613

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.37

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned 25.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.10.41-31.10.41

Base Force 3 31.10.41-15.01.42

Base Force 7 15.01.42-01.02.42

2 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-10.04.42

Returned to owner 10.04.42

Requisitioned: 01.06.42

87 Guard 01.06.42-21.02.44

Fate: sunk 21.02.44 by aircraft at Rabual, New Britain

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Yuki Maru No. 6 第六勇喜丸

Class: Yuki Maru No.6

GRT: 98grt

Owner:

Official Number: 48140

Civilian Call Sign: JIWN

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.41

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.10.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.10.44-20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

3 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Imaizumi Ryou 今泉　良	02.11.44-09.45

Yuko Maru 有幸丸

Class:

GRT: 80grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 36431

Civilian Call Sign: JNDK

Laid Down: 19.12.29

Launched: 17.02.30

Completed: 10.03.30

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 7 31.12.41-15.01.42

Sasebo Defense Sqd 15.01.42-10.04.44

Sasebo Guard 10.04.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 01.06.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sakamoto Toro 坂元　通	01.12.41-

Yurin Maru 楡林丸

Class:

GRT: 97grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45504

Civilian Call Sign: JUCM

Laid Down:

Launched:

Completed: 21.01.39

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-31.12.41

Base Force 7 31.12.41-01.02.42

1 Picket/5 Fleet 01.02.42-25.11.42

1 Picker/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-04.09.43

Fate: sunk 04.09.43 by USS Tarpon (SS-175)

Position: 35-56N 157.59E

Dead:

Saved: 0

Removed from Navy List: 01.11.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Murakami 村上　惣衛見	01.12.41-05.02.42
*CWO Sakai Katsuji 坂井勝次	05.02.42-04.09.43

Yutaka Maru No. 7 第七豊丸

Class: Yutaka Maru No.7

GRT: 122grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44104

Civilian Call Sign: JVQL

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.38

Completed: 04.38

Builder: Kidaya Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-15.10.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 15.10.41-20.11.41

Base Force 1120.11.41-03.42

Base Force 9 03.42-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Suzuki Susumu 鈴木　進	03.44-

Zensho Maru No. 2 第二全勝丸

Class:

GRT: 67grt

Owner:

Official Number: 49963

Civilian Call Sign: JCCU

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.43

Completed

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.10.44

Yokosuka Naval District 10.10.44-20.10.44

6 Picket/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

1 Picket/Sentai 22 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kubo 久保友平	02.12.44-09.45

Zenyo Maru 全洋丸

Class: Zenyo Maru

GRT: 98grt

Owner:

Official Number: 46983

Civilian Call Sign: JQNN

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.41

Completed

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 20.05.42-31.05.42

3 Picket/5 Fleet 31.05.42-25.11.42

3 Picket/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-21.02.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area Fleet 21.02.44-01.08.44

3 Picket/Sentai 22 01.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Arihara Hisashi 在原　久	26.06.42-09.02.44
CWO Miyashita Noboru 宮下　昇	09.02.44-04.45
CWO Takano Kumakachi 高野熊吉	04.45-09.45

Zuiho Maru 瑞邦丸

Class: Zuiho Maru

GRT: 35grt

Owner: Nippon Shinju YK

Official Number: 41758

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.07.42

81 Guard 01.07.42-17.05.44

Fate: sunk 17.05.44 by aircraft off York Island

Position: 04-11S 152-28E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown